In the third round of Group C of the Copa America, the United States lost 0:1 to Uruguay and Panama defeated Bolivia 3:1. In this way, the final standings of Group C will be released, Uruguay will have 9 points from three consecutive wins, and the first place in the group will advance, and the 1/4 finals may meet Brazil, and the United States team will have 3 points with one win and two losses, and the third in the group will be eliminated. Panama won two and lost one, accumulated six points, and qualified as the second in the group, while Bolivia suffered three consecutive defeats and finished bottom of the group.
USA 0:1 Uruguay
Uruguay has basically ensured the promotion, and the United States team can only advance by defeating Uruguay, otherwise once Panama wins, the host will be out, for now it depends on whether Uruguay can show mercy, and Uruguay can be regarded as the main force in the starting lineup.
In the first half of the game, the two teams played fiercely and not enough excitement, creating not many shooting opportunities, the United States team crossed in front of the goal on the left, the ball was confiscated by Rochert, which was considered to be a dangerous situation. Then Araujo retired injured after the battle, and the Uruguayan team made passive substitutions. After that, De La Cruz was knocked down again, Uruguay's free-kick was fast, and finally the cross in front of goal was cleared by the American defender, almost forming a good chance to score, the United States team Balogun was also replaced due to injury, before half-time, Pellistri was unmarked at the back post and shot wide.
In the 66th minute, Uruguay's free kick was hoisted into the penalty area, Nunez's header was saved, Oliveira scored a supplementary goal, and Uruguay broke the deadlock 1:0 and forced the United States team into a desperate situation. In stoppage time, Suarez came on to replace Nunez. In the end, the game was over, and Uruguay won three consecutive victories 1:0 and sent the host United States out.
Panama 3:1 Bolivia
Panama are level on points with the United States on goal difference and must win against Bolivia before waiting for the results of the United States to determine whether they can qualify.
In the first half of the game, the Panama team took the initiative on the field, a free kick opportunity on the left side of the center circle, the Córdoba Lions shook their heads and hit the top of the goal, in the 22nd minute, Panama hung the ball into the penalty area, Fajardo unloaded the ball in the penalty area and turned to shoot in one go, Panama broke the deadlock on the field 1:0.
In the second half, Panama continued to form an attack, Bizcarra made a save, and then crossed from the left, Fajardo grabbed a header in the box. In the 69th minute, Bolivia made continuous passes in the front, Miranda pushed the goal in the penalty area, and Bolivia equalized 1:1.
In the 79th minute, Davies crossed from the left, and Guerrero leaned over to score with a header, and Panama took the lead again 2:1.
In stoppage time, Yannis scored another goal to seal a 3-1 win for Panama, and at full time, Panama had 49% possession, 12 shots on goal and five on target, while Bolivia also had seven shots on goal and four on target.