Copa America: Edinson Cavani stars as Uruguay knock out Bolivia, Paraguay beat Chile

Uruguay and Paraguay secured their spots within the Copa America knockout stage by successful their Group A matches by 2-0 scores on Thursday.  Uruguay ahead Edinson Cavani celebrates after scoring in opposition to Bolivia. (AP Photo)HIGHLIGHTSUruguay and Paraguay secured their spots within the Copa America knockout stageCavani scored his 52nd aim for Uruguay in a 2-0 Copa America victory Argentina leads Group A with seven factors, adopted by Paraguay with sixEdinson Cavani scored his 52nd aim for Uruguay in a 2-0 Copa America victory whereas Paraguay went second in group A behind Argentina with a 2-0 win over Chile. Uruguay had its first win within the event in opposition to Bolivia, which might have jumped forward on the desk, however is out of the event because of Paraguay’s convincing victory in opposition to Chile.

Argentina leads Group A with seven factors, adopted by Paraguay with six. Chile has 5, another than Uruguay. Bolivia has none. Uruguay’s victory began after Bolivian goalkeeper Carlos Lampe, probably the greatest gamers of the match, had an personal aim within the fortieth minute.Edinson Cavani doubled the Uruguayan lead from quick vary within the 79th minute on the Arena Pantanal in Cuiaba. It was the veteran striker’s first aim for Uruguay since November.Paraguay beat Chile with a header by Braian Samudio within the thirty third minute and a aim from the spot by Miguel Almirón within the 58th on the Mané Garrincha stadium in Brasilia.Uruguay and Paraguay will conflict on Monday in a match that may resolve which staff faces defending champions and favorites Brazil within the quarterfinals.If they draw or Uruguay wins, Chile will face the host. A Paraguayan victory means Uruguay will take that spot.“We have to think about winning, not about choosing rivals,” Uruguay midfielder Giorgian de Arrascaeta stated. “We created a lot of opportunities, we missed some that were very clear, but this gives us confidence. We never stopped believing in this squad.”Paraguay’s Almirón can be optimistic about the way forward for his staff within the event.“We have done great work here,” he stated. “Winning was the most important thing, but the most important thing is how we are playing.”Bolivia will play in opposition to Argentina on the identical day, needing a win in opposition to Lionel Messi’s staff and a Paraguayan defeat to have any likelihood of going via.Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.