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Controversial VAR Decision Sends Uruguay Through as USA Exits Copa America

Posted : 02 July 2024

In the final round of the Copa America group stage, the United States faced Uruguay in a decisive match that ultimately saw the host nation's tournament dreams dashed. Despite a closely contested game that saw both teams struggle to assert dominance, it was Uruguay who emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win. The decisive moment came in the 66th minute when Matias Olivera netted a goal, a move that sparked controversy due to its contentious offside nature.

 

Following Olivera's goal, the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) was called into action, deliberating over the validity of the goal for approximately four minutes. Despite protests and the clear offside positioning observed by many, VAR surprisingly upheld the goal, solidifying Uruguay's place at the top of the group with a perfect record of nine points. This outcome left the United States with three points overall, falling short of advancing due to Panama's victory over Bolivia in another group stage match.

 

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Meanwhile, Panama's journey in the tournament continued with a resounding 3-1 triumph over Bolivia, securing their passage to the quarter-finals. Panama's success was highlighted by goals from Jose Fajardo Nelson in the 22nd minute, Eduardo Guerrero of Maccabi Tel Aviv in the 79th minute, and Cesar Yannis in the 91st minute. Despite Bruno Miranda briefly equalizing for Bolivia in the 69th minute, Panama's overall superiority throughout the match was evident as they controlled play and capitalized on scoring opportunities.

 

This series of events marked a significant turn in the Copa America, with Uruguay and Panama advancing to the knockout stages while the United States faced disappointment in their home tournament. The controversies surrounding VAR decisions and the determination shown by Panama underscored the tournament's intensity and unpredictability on the South American stage.

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