Behind Uruguay, who won their first two matches, Panama and hosts the United States competed for a place in the Copa America quarter-finals in the third round of Group C.
In the USA-Uruguay match in Kansas City, the promising South American team was more active, but in the first half neither team had a really big chance, while in the Bolivia-Panama match in Orlando, the Central Americans took the lead in the 22nd minute. Jose Fajardo during (Video here).
Things improved in the second half: Uruguay took the lead shortly after. Matias Oliveira With his goal (Video here), and in the other match, Bolivia tied as a substitute. Bruno Miranda As a result of (Video here), so the United States could only feel like it was ahead for a few minutes.
But in the Bolivia-Panama match, the latter regained its superiority even before the start of the match. Eduardo Guerreronac thanks for the(Video here), while the Americans did not achieve a big win over Uruguay. Another alternative from Panama Cesar Janisnak Which increased its advantage (Video here(The United States failed to equalize, so Uruguay topped the group, beating Panama and eliminating the host United States and Bolivia.
Of the eight, Uruguay will face the second-placed team in Group D (Brazil is currently second), while Panama will face the winner of Group D (Colombia leads the standings before the final group stage).
Copa America, United States
Group stage, Round 3
Group C
Bolivia-Panama 1-3 (Bruno Miranda 69., Ill. Fajardo 22., E. Guerrero 79., Yanes 90 +1.)
USA – Uruguay 0-1 (M. Oliveira 66.)
Final result of group C
1. Uruguay 9 points, 2. Panama 6 points, 3. United States 3 points, 4. Bolivia 0 points