Match report
Uruguay Defeats Bolivia 5-0 in Copa America Thriller
Uruguay
5–0
FT
Bolivia
Jun 28, 2024
Uruguay delivered a resounding 5-0 victory over Bolivia in their Copa America match, with goals from F. Pellistri, D. Núñez, M. Araujo, F. Valverde, and Rodrigo Bentancur. The match saw Bolivia struggle to contain Uruguay's fluid attacking play, leading to a comfortable win for the South American giants.
Key Facts
- • Uruguay's F. Pellistri scored the opening goal in the 8th minute, assisted by R. Araujo.
- • D. Núñez doubled Uruguay's lead in the 21st minute, with an assist from M. Araujo.
- • M. Araujo scored his goal in the 77th minute, assisted by N. de la Cruz.
- • F. Valverde scored in the 81st minute, assisted by F. Pellistri.
- • Rodrigo Bentancur sealed the victory with a goal in the 89th minute, assisted by G. de Arrascaeta.
Lineups
Uruguay
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 S. Rochet (G)
- 8 N. Nández (D)
- 4 R. Araujo (D)
- 16 M. Olivera (D)
- 17 M. Viña (D)
- 5 M. Ugarte (M)
- 15 F. Valverde (M)
- 11 F. Pellistri (M)
- 7 N. de la Cruz (M)
- 20 M. Araújo (M)
- 19 D. Núñez (F)
Substitutes
- 9 L. Suárez
- 24 L. Olaza
- 6 R. Bentancur
- 25 C. Olivera
- 10 G. de Arrascaeta
- 2 J. Giménez
- 14 A. Canobbio
- 18 B. Rodríguez
- 12 F. Israel
- 21 E. Martínez
- 13 G. Varela
- 22 N. Marichal
- 23 S. Mele
- 26 B. Ocampo
- 3 S. Cáceres
Bolivia
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
- 23 G. Viscarra (G)
- 22 H. Cuellar (D)
- 4 L. Haquín (D)
- 21 José Sagredo (D)
- 25 Y. Rocha (M)
- 16 B. Céspedes (M)
- 15 G. Villamíl (M)
- 17 R. Fernández (M)
- 7 M. Terceros (F)
- 11 C. Algarañaz (F)
- 10 R. Vaca (F)
Substitutes
- 24 M. Suárez
- 13 L. Chávez
- 8 J. Cuéllar
- 3 D. Medina
- 26 A. Terrazas
- 9 C. Menacho
- 20 F. Saucedo
- 1 C. Lampe
- 6 L. Justiniano
- 2 Jesús Sagredo
- 19 B. Miranda
- 12 G. Almada
- 18 R. Ramallo
- 5 A. Jusino
- 14 R. Matheus
Timeline
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8' Uruguay Goal · Normal GoalF. Pellistri · Assist: R. Araujo -
21' Uruguay Goal · Normal GoalD. Núñez · Assist: M. Araujo -
46' Bolivia subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Fernández · On: M. Suárez -
65' Bolivia Card · Yellow CardYomar RochaFoul
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68' Bolivia subst · Substitution 2Off: Miguelito · On: L. L. Chavez Cruz -
74' Bolivia subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Vaca · On: J. Cuéllar -
74' Bolivia subst · Substitution 4Off: Yomar Rocha · On: D. Medina -
77' Uruguay Goal · Normal GoalM. Araujo · Assist: N. de la Cruz -
81' Uruguay Goal · Normal GoalF. Valverde · Assist: F. Pellistri -
82' Bolivia subst · Substitution 5Off: C. Algarañaz · On: A. Terrazas -
83' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Núñez · On: Luis Suárez -
83' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Viña · On: Lucas Olaza -
86' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Valverde · On: Rodrigo Bentancur -
86' Uruguay subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Pellistri · On: C. Olivera -
89' Uruguay subst · Substitution 5Off: N. de la Cruz · On: G. de Arrascaeta -
89' Uruguay Goal · Normal GoalRodrigo Bentancur · Assist: G. de Arrascaeta
Match Stats
| Stat | Uruguay | Bolivia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 81% |
| Offsides | 3 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 18 | 4 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 485 | 331 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 1 |
| xG | 2.93 | 0.06 |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 2 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Goals Prevented | -1 | -1 |
| Accurate Passes | 413 | 269 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 2 |
| Saves | 1 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ F. Pellistri's early goal in the 8th minute set the tone for Uruguay's dominant performance.
- ▸ D. Núñez's goal in the 21st minute effectively ended Bolivia's hopes of a comeback, as they struggled to cope with Uruguay's relentless attack.