On the morning of July 2, 2024, the two matches of Group C of the third round of the group stage of the Copa America will be played at the same time, namely the United States against Uruguay and Bolivia against Panama.
Before the game, Bolivia lost two in a row and exited early, with Panama and the United States competing for a place in the qualifiers.
In the game, the United States lost 0-1 at home to Uruguay and lost the right to qualify.
In the other match, Panama beat Bolivia 3-1.
In the 22nd minute, Panama opened the scoring, Bolivia equalized in the 69th minute, and in the 79th and 90+1st minutes, Panama scored two more goals to seal the victory.
In the end, Panama won two consecutive group games and qualified second in the group.
Argentina, Canada, Venezuela and Ecuador qualified for the group stage of Groups A and B of the 2024 Copa America, where they showed tenacity and skill to earn themselves the chance to continue their campaign.
And at 8 a.m. Beijing time on July 2, two fierce matches in Group C kicked off at the same time, with the United States taking on Uruguay and Panama taking on Bolivia.
Before the game, the situation of the Bolivian team can be described as very serious, they suffered two consecutive defeats and exited early, becoming the most disappointed team in the group stage.
Panama and the United States are battling it out for another qualifying spot.
The USA, ranked 11th in the world, should have been strong, but suffered a shock loss to Panama in the second round, leaving them with a win over Uruguay to qualify.
For this life-and-death battle, the U.S. team sent a strong squad worth a whopping 208 million euros to try for a victory.
The Uruguayan team, ranked 14th in the world, is in excellent spirits after the replacement of the old and the new, and performed well in the South American zone of the World Preliminary Tournament, and this Copa America is even more firepower, locking the first place in the group ahead of schedule.
In the first half, Uruguay was relatively conservative, while the United States attacked aggressively, but unfortunately failed to score anything, and the two sides ended the first half 0-0.
The beauty of the game of football lies in its rapid change.
In the 66th minute, Uruguayan player Mattías Oliveira scored from the point of exhaustion, and Uruguay led the United States 1-0.
The goal made it extremely difficult for the United States to qualify.
In the 75th minute, the USA launched a fierce attack and Pulisic's shot was cleared by Ugarte's header.
In the end, the United States lost 0-1 to Uruguay and unfortunately lost the right to qualify.
On the other side, Panama's match against Bolivia was equally exciting.
Bolivia are ranked 84th in the world, the lowest among any participating team, with seven goals conceded without scoring one goal in the first two rounds of the group stage, making them the team with the fewest goals and the most goals conceded.
Panama, ranked 43rd in the world, lost 1-3 to Uruguay in the first round and 2-1 to the United States in the second round.
In this crucial battle, Fajardo scored in the first half to give Panama the lead.
In the second half, Waka went through and Anderson equalised.
Guerrero then came off the bench and Yannis came off the bench to score as Panama made it two wins in a row with a 3-1 win over Bolivia.
With the end of the group stage, the matchups for the quarterfinals have also been released.
The top half consists of two groups, A and B, with Argentina against Ecuador and Venezuela against Canada, with the winners meeting in the semifinals.
The bottom half of the bracket is made up of two groups, C and D, with Uruguay, Panama, Colombia and Brazil battling it out for a place in the final.
It is worth mentioning that the two giants Argentina and Brazil will only meet in the final and will not meet in advance, which undoubtedly makes fans full of expectations.
In this Copa America, we have seen the team's hard work and perseverance, as well as the passion and dreams brought by football.
Every team is fighting for honor and for the glory of the country.
Win or lose, they have left their mark on the field.
For our fans, this is not only a visual feast, but also a baptism of the soul.
Let's draw strength from these teams, and bravely pursue our dreams in life, never give up, and move forward bravely! The next quarterfinals are destined to be more intense and exciting matchups.
Argentina vs. Ecuador is undoubtedly a battle of strength and tactics.
Argentina, with its many talented players, has always been the favourites to win the championship due to their skillful skills and tacit cooperation.
The Ecuadorian team, on the other hand, is no slouch and will go all out to try to create a miracle.
Venezuela vs. Canada, both teams are determined to qualify.
Venezuela may not be favored in terms of quality, but their never-say-die spirit could be a key factor in the game.
The Canadian team, on the other hand, is eager to go further on the stage of the Copa America with the drive of young players and the cohesion of the team.
In the second half, the clash between Uruguay and Panama is a lot to look forward to.
The Uruguayan team is very competitive thanks to its excellent teamwork and rich experience in the competition.
Panama are the dark horses, and they have already proven their quality in the group stage and will be fearless against Uruguay.
Colombia also have a good history in the Copa America, with players with a well-rounded skill set and a variety of tactics.
As a football kingdom, the Brazilian team has top players and a deep football background, and every appearance attracts attention.
In this fierce game, we saw not only the running, fighting and scoring goals of the players on the field, but also a persistent pursuit of dreams, a spirit of unity and cooperation, and never giving up.
Every player is working hard for the honor of the team and the pride of the country.
For us ordinary people, life is like a long football game.
We will encounter all kinds of challenges and difficulties, just like a team facing strong opponents and unfavorable situations in a match.
But as long as we keep our faith and work together like the players, we will be able to overcome the difficulties and achieve our goals.
The charm of football is not just about winning or losing, but also about how it teaches us how to face setbacks, how to rise in the face of adversity, and how to work together with our teammates.
Let's draw strength from the America's Cup, integrate this sportsmanship into our lives, and be brave enough to pursue our dreams and create our own glory.
No matter how rough the road ahead is, we must firmly believe that as long as we have a dream in our hearts, there is a road under our feet.
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