2024 Copa America: Uruguay Wins 1-0, Host Of The United States Lifts Its Suitcase

Uruguay narrowly won over the United States (Instagram/@copaule).

JAKARTA - Uruguay managed to win 1-0 on the third matchday of the 2024 Copa America group phase. The victory means big, because it also makes the United States, which is its opponent this time, run aground at home.

In the match which was held at the Arrowhead Stadium on Tuesday, July 2 morning WIB. The painful drama must be accepted by the host, United States.

Appearing in front of his own supporters, Gregg Berhalter's team was faced with 45 minutes of a tense first half. The United States, which needed a win, tried to take the initiative to attack.

The first chance came when the game was running for 8 minutes, but Ream's header still bounced over the crossbar. However, slowly Uruguay began to fight back through a quick attack.

A minute 27 of Folarin Balogun escaped control until it entered Uruguay's penalty box. However, it failed to score the ball after being blocked by goalkeeper Rochet.

After that it was Uruguay's turn to score goals. Through an attack from the right, Darwin Nunez continued the pass but his shot still deviated off the field.

Uruguay got a second chance before the end of the first half. The ball was fixed towards Facundo Pellistri, but his shot also missed the target and made the first half survive without a goal for both teams.

When the second half rolled, the United States had a chance. Utilizing the ball in front of Uruguay's penalty box, Weston McKennie tried to open the scoring but unfortunately his shot was too fast and bounced over the bar.

Uruguay almost opened the scoring early in the second half. The ball, which was fed into the United States defense, was headed by Nicolas de la Cruz but the direction of the ball fell beside the goal.

Uruguay got another chance to open the scoring. Getting the ball from midfield, Valverde immediately fired hard, but the direction went wide of the net.

Marcelo Bielsa's team's efforts finally paid off in the 66th minute. Through chaos in front of the United States goal, Mathias Olivera immediately scored a wild ball which made the position change 1-0 for Uruguay.

The United States got a golden opportunity to equalize the score in the 74th minute. Starting from a miscoordination between the Uruguayan goalkeeper and the player, the ball was directed at Pulisic but unfortunately his shot still hit the opposing defender.

Entering the final 10 minutes of the United States match, we are still banging on Uruguay's back line which continues to maintain the advantage. However, until the referee blew the long whistle, the score 1-0 remained.