RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Argentina will seek a second straight 2021 Copa America victory over Paraguay on Monday.
After a frustrating inaugural draw against Chile (1-1), the Albiceleste, carried by a Lionel Messi in legs, won its first victory in the tournament against Uruguay’s Luis Suarez (1-0) on Friday.
The Argentines will face Paraguay on Monday, third after their victory on Tuesday against Bolivia (3-1), to consolidate their first place in Group A.
After their loss to Argentina, Uruguay will try to start their Copa America with a first victory, against Chile’s Arturo Vidal on Monday.
In group B on Sunday, Colombia can, in case of victory against Peru, overtake Brazil, exempted for the third day.
The program for the 3rd day:
Group A:
Monday, in Cuiaba: Uruguay – Chile (5:00 p.m. local, 11:00 p.m. Paris)
Monday, in Brasilia: Argentina – Paraguay (9 p.m. local, 2 a.m. from Paris)
Exempt: Bolivia
Group B:
Sunday, in Rio: Venezuela – Ecuador (6:00 p.m. local, 11:00 p.m. Paris)
Sunday, in Goiania: Colombia – Peru (9 p.m. local, 2 a.m. from Paris)
Exempt: Brazil
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