Uruguay delivered a commanding performance against Bolivia in the Copa America, securing a resounding 5-0 victory to edge closer to a spot in the quarterfinals. Facundo Pellistri opened the scoring in the eighth minute, followed by Darwin Núñez extending his scoring streak to seven consecutive international matches with a goal in the 21st minute. Núñez, with his 10th goal in his last seven appearances for Uruguay and 13th overall in 25 matches, showcased his prolific form.
Maximiliano Araújo added Uruguay’s third goal in the 77th minute, while Federico Valverde (81st minute) and Rodrigo Bentancur (89th minute) contributed further to the scoreline, capitalizing on Bolivia’s defensive lapses. Uruguay now stands at 2-0 in the tournament, accumulating six points with an impressive goal difference of plus-seven.
Their upcoming match against the U.S. in Kansas City will determine their quarterfinal qualification, where even a draw may suffice. The United States, with three points and a plus-one goal difference, and Panama, also on three points but with a minus-one difference, remain contenders in the group.
In contrast, Bolivia’s struggles continued as they suffered their 14th consecutive Copa America defeat dating back to 2015. With no points and a daunting minus-seven goal difference, Bolivia faces slim chances of advancing, with their next match against Panama in Orlando likely determining their exit from the group stage for the fourth consecutive tournament.
The match at MetLife Stadium drew 48,033 spectators, significantly fewer than the previous sellout crowd for Argentina’s match against Chile. Bolivia made six changes from their previous match against the U.S., but Uruguay capitalized early and decisively.
