Match report

Uruguay Defeats Bolivia 5-0 in Copa America Thriller

Uruguay
Uruguay
5–0
FT
Bolivia
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

  1. Uruguay
    8' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Pellistri · Assist: R. Araujo
  2. Uruguay
    21' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Núñez · Assist: M. Araujo
  3. Bolivia
    46' Bolivia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Fernández · On: M. Suárez
  4. Bolivia
    65' Bolivia Card · Yellow Card
    Yomar Rocha

    Foul

  5. Bolivia
    68' Bolivia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Miguelito · On: L. L. Chavez Cruz
  6. Bolivia
    74' Bolivia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Vaca · On: J. Cuéllar
  7. Bolivia
    74' Bolivia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Yomar Rocha · On: D. Medina
  8. Uruguay
    77' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Araujo · Assist: N. de la Cruz
  9. Uruguay
    81' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Valverde · Assist: F. Pellistri
  10. Bolivia
    82' Bolivia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Algarañaz · On: A. Terrazas
  11. Uruguay
    83' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Núñez · On: Luis Suárez
  12. Uruguay
    83' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Viña · On: Lucas Olaza
  13. Uruguay
    86' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Valverde · On: Rodrigo Bentancur
  14. Uruguay
    86' Uruguay subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Pellistri · On: C. Olivera
  15. Uruguay
    89' Uruguay subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. de la Cruz · On: G. de Arrascaeta
  16. Uruguay
    89' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    Rodrigo 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.