Match report
Uruguay Defeats USA 1-0 in Copa America Clash
USA
0–1
FT
Uruguay
Jul 2, 2024
Uruguay edged out USA with a solitary goal by M. Olivera in the 66th minute, showcasing their resilience in the Copa America. The USA struggled to find the back of the net despite controlling much of the play. Both teams saw key players receive yellow cards, including T. Adams and C. Richards for USA, while D. Núñez of Uruguay also earned a caution.
Key Facts
- • Final score: USA 0 - Uruguay 1
- • Goal: M. Olivera (Uruguay) - 66'
- • Yellow Cards: T. Adams (USA) - 17', C. Richards (USA) - 32', D. Núñez (Uruguay) - 45+4'
- • Substitutions: F. Balogun (USA) for R. Pepi - 41', M. Viña (Uruguay) for José María Giménez - 72'
Lineups
USA
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 M. Turner (G)
- 22 J. Scally (D)
- 3 C. Richards (D)
- 13 T. Ream (D)
- 5 A. Robinson (D)
- 8 W. McKennie (M)
- 4 T. Adams (M)
- 6 Y. Musah (M)
- 10 C. Pulišić (F)
- 20 F. Balogun (F)
- 7 G. Reyna (F)
Substitutes
- 9 R. Pepi
- 26 J. Sargent
- 19 H. Wright
- 17 M. Tillman
- 15 J. Cardoso
- 18 E. Horvath
- 16 S. Moore
- 2 C. Carter-Vickers
- 23 K. Lund
- 11 B. Aaronson
- 12 M. Robinson
- 25 S. Johnson
- 24 M. McKenzie
- 14 L. de la Torre
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
- 25 C. Olivera
- 2 J. Giménez
- 6 R. Bentancur
- 3 S. Cáceres
- 9 L. Suárez
- 18 B. Rodríguez
- 12 F. Israel
- 10 G. de Arrascaeta
- 26 B. Ocampo
- 23 S. Mele
- 13 G. Varela
- 21 E. Martínez
- 24 L. Olaza
- 22 N. Marichal
- 14 A. Canobbio
Timeline
-
17' USA Card · Yellow CardT. Adams
Foul
-
27' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Araujo · On: C. Olivera
-
32' USA Card · Yellow CardC. Richards
Foul
-
41' USA subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Balogun · On: R. Pepi
-
45'+4 Uruguay Card · Yellow CardD. Núñez
Foul
-
66' Uruguay Goal · Normal GoalM. Olivera
-
72' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Viña · On: José María Giménez
-
79' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3Off: N. de la Cruz · On: Rodrigo Bentancur
-
89' Uruguay subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Ugarte · On: S. Cáceres
-
89' Uruguay subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Núñez · On: Luis Suárez
Match Stats
| Stat | USA | Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 73% | 72% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 8 | 12 |
| Corners | 2 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 314 | 315 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 5 |
| xG | 0.49 | 1.53 |
| Shots off Target | 2 | 5 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 230 | 227 |
| Shots Inside Box | 5 | 8 |
| Saves | 4 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The turning point came in the 66th minute when Uruguay's M. Olivera scored the only goal of the match, breaking the deadlock and securing a hard-fought victory for the La Celeste.
- ▸ Despite USA's early dominance and control of the midfield, they failed to capitalize on their chances, leading to a demoralizing loss in the Copa America.