After Brazil’s draw against Costa Rica, the first real surprise of the 2024 Copa America arrives USA the hosts are defeated in Atlanta by Panama in the match valid for the second day of Group C: immediately with 10 men due to the red card given by Weah, the Americans had taken the lead with Balogun in the 22nd minute but suffered a comeback signed by Blackman and Fajardo .
A very large victory instead for Bielsa’s Uruguay, who overwhelms Bolivia with a clear 5-0 and ensures qualification (even if it’s not yet mathematical). Pellistri and Nunez direct the match already in the first half, Arajuo, Valverde and Bentancur close it out in the second half.
Group C standings
Uruguay 6
USA 3
Panama 3
Bolivia 0
Italians in the field
USA
Weah (Juventus) sent off in the 18th minute
McKennie (Juventus) 90′
Pulisic (Milan) 90′
Musah (Milan) on the bench
Lund (Palermo) on the bench
Uruguay
Nandez (at Cagliari until 06/30) 90′
Olivera (Naples) 90′