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USA get eliminated after losing to Uruguay
Uruguay sealed their passage to the Copa América quarter-finals with a composed 1-0 victory over hosts USA at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.
The result condemned the Americans to a disappointing group stage exit, highlighting their struggles to convert possession into meaningful chances.
The match began with Uruguay showing their trademark intensity under Marcelo Bielsa, pressing both on and off the ball.
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Despite their early energy, Uruguay found clear-cut opportunities hard to come by in the first half, with efforts from Darwin Núñez and Matías Viña failing to truly trouble USA goalkeeper Matt Turner.
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Meanwhile, Gregg Berhalter's side, needing at least a draw to keep their quarter-final hopes alive, lacked the cutting edge in attack despite their efforts to push forward.
A blow came early with Folarin Balogun's departure due to injury, further hampering the American offensive efforts.
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As the first half progressed, news of Panama taking the lead in their concurrent match added urgency to USA's quest for a goal. However, their attempts in the final third lacked conviction, leaving the hosts vulnerable.
Uruguay broke the deadlock just before halftime through Mathías Oliveira, who pounced on a rebound after Ronald Araújo's header was initially saved by Turner.
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Controversy arose as Oliveira appeared to be in an offside position, much to the frustration of the American camp.
In the second half, despite USA's desperate need for goals, Uruguay remained resolute in defense, limiting their opponents to speculative efforts.
Uruguay nearly doubled their lead when Nicolás de la Cruz tested Turner with a sharp shot on target, underlining their efficiency on the counter-attack.
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Ultimately, Panama's additional goals in their match confirmed USA's elimination from the tournament, ending their campaign on a disappointing note.
In contrast, Uruguay progresses with a perfect record from the group stage, setting up a potentially thrilling quarter-final clash against either Brazil or Colombia.
The result serves as a reality check for the host nation, showing there is significant work ahead if they are to make an impact at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup on home soil.
Uruguay, under the astute guidance of Bielsa, continue to impress with their disciplined approach and will be a formidable opponent in the knockout stages.
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