Uruguay debuts in Copa América with victory in opposition to Panama

Uruguay refuses to compete within the Copa América away from Argentina and Brazil, the 2 giants of the continent. His nice problem is to return to his function as an aspirant and candidate to play in decisive cases, led by Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa. Of their debut in opposition to Panama in Group C, the Celeste received 3-1 on the Arduous Rock stadium in Miami, however nonetheless left open a number of questions on their potential to resolve the video games with out struggling.

With an intense crew and gamers dedicated to their coach’s plan, the Uruguayan consultant scored the one objective of the night time by Maximiliano Araujo, present Toluca ahead (minute 16). The play began in midfield and ended on the fringe of the Panamanian space, the place Araujo turned on the ball and despatched it to the left publish of goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera.

The great sensations of their collective sport, with actions and passes in every single place, invited us to consider a win for Uruguay. Darwin Núñez had no less than two clear alternatives at his toes to substantiate it, however he failed and that allowed Panama to develop on the shut of the primary half. With some discomfort and anguish, Bielsa straightened his crew’s path to the complement.

It was then that Núñez (85) and Matías Viña (90+1), very near the top, mirrored as soon as and for all the prevalence of the Charrúas over their rival. Nonetheless, Michael Murillo decreased the distinction (90+5). La Celeste thus took the lead in its sector and continues to have its agency aspirations, above the US.