3-1, send the United States out of the group 3rd! The world No. 43 counterattacked to qualify, and the weakest team in the Copa America emerged

Nerd basketball

2024-07-02 11:49

On July 2, Beijing time, a night full of transitions and surprises, a match in the third round of the group stage of the Copa America became the focus of attention. The Panama team, ranked only 43rd in the world, won a hearty 3-1 victory without being favored, which not only ended the dream of the host American team to advance, but also counterattacked to qualify as the second in the group, writing its own green legend. On the other hand, the Bolivian team unfortunately became the biggest losers behind this victory, not only suffered three consecutive group defeats, but also was dubbed the "weakest team in the Copa America", and their performance was embarrassing.

Panama's path to a counterattack

Ahead of this game, Panama are not in a good position to qualify, and they will need to take all three points in this clash with Bolivia while hoping for results from the rest of the fixtures. However, it was this pressure and determination that inspired the Panamanian players to fight like never before. In the 22nd minute of the game, Cristian Martinez's precise assist helped Fajardo open the door to victory. Although the Bolivian team then equalized through an assist from Ramiro Baca and was scored by Bruno Miranda, the Panamanian team was not discouraged.

In the 79th minute, Eric Davies' clever pass once again tore through the Bolivian defence, and Eduardo Guerreiro's calm push changed the score to 2-1. In the final moments of the game, Yannis's icing on the cake set the score at 3-1 and also sealed a valuable qualification spot for the Panama team. This victory is not only a reflection of the strength of Panamanian football, but also the best proof of their indomitable and never-say-die spirit.

A regrettable farewell to the American team

At the same time, the defeat of the United States in the other match paved the way for Panama to qualify. In the face of Uruguay, the United States team failed to seize the opportunity and finally lost with a score of 0-1, regretting farewell to this Copa America. As hosts, the U.S. had high expectations, but their performance in the group stage was unsatisfactory. In particular, the red card incident of striker Weah Jr. in the second game became a turning point in the team's decline.

The U.S. team's exit is undoubtedly a heavy blow to their pre-match preparation, tactical arrangement and player mentality. However, the charm of football lies in its uncertainty and unpredictability, and every game is a test of the team's overall strength and mental quality. Although the U.S. team did not qualify as expected, their efforts and dedication deserve the same respect.

Bolivia: Copa America's "belly" pain

In contrast, the Bolivian team was even more disappointing. As the "weakest team" in this Copa America, Bolivia's performance in the group stage was a disaster. Losing all three games, scoring just one goal and conceding 10 goals, the stats speak for themselves. Away from the shelter of the highland home, the Bolivian team's weak performances at neutral venues and away were laid bare. Not only do they lack effective means on the offensive end, but they are also full of holes on the defensive end, and they have become the target of wanton ravaging by opponents.

In the face of Panama, although the Bolivian team had a brief equalizing moment, it was unable to withstand the opponent's attack in the end and swallowed the bitter fruit of three consecutive defeats. The team's 15-game losing streak in the Copa America has raised concerns about its future. At present, the Bolivian team is relatively weak in terms of squad configuration and player strength, most of the players are from the local league, and they lack experience in playing against high-level opponents. How to improve the strength and change the status quo in the future competition will be a major issue for Bolivian football.

epilogue

With the Panamanian team's counterattack to qualify, the United States team's regrettable farewell, and the Bolivian team's embarrassing exit, the group stage of this Copa America has also come to an end. These games not only show the charm and passion of football, but also let us see the difference in strength and direction of efforts between different teams. For the Panamanian team, their successful counterattack is undoubtedly the best proof of their strength and confidence; For the U.S. and Bolivia, they need to learn from their failures and prepare more well for future competitions.

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