The United States males’s nationwide soccer group didn’t make it out of Group C in Copa América, as they fell to Uruguay, 1-0, in a must-win recreation to succeed in the knockout stage.
This is a disappointing finish for the USMNT, a group that was anticipated to be among the many high two groups within the group, which included Bolivia and Panama.
However, after a shocking loss to Panama final week, the U.S. entered Monday evening’s match at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City with a pair eventualities the place they may get out.
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The first, after all, was profitable the match in opposition to Uruguay, which might’ve had Panama crushed in aim differential until they demolished Bolivia of their last group stage match. The second choice was a draw within the Panama-Bolivia match, which once more would’ve had the U.S. advancing by aim differential.
Things have been wanting good with Bolivia scoring its first aim of your entire match within the second half to tie issues 1-1, whereas the U.S. and Uruguay have been locked at 0-0.
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However, every part modified when a set piece noticed Mathias Olivera kicking in a deflection from U.S. goalkeeper Matt Turner, who made a save on an preliminary header towards the web. Referees would examine to see if Olivera was offside, however the aim was finally upheld.
Then, as Panama began pouring in additional targets, the U.S. discovered themselves in desperation mode, needing a 2-1 victory to advance out of the group stage.
Mathias Olivera of Uruguay celebrates with teammates after scoring the group’s first aim through the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024 Group C match between United States and Uruguay at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on July 01, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Uruguay, buttoned up defensively all match, allowed one second for the U.S. when substitute Haji Wright seemed to have a shot, however two defenders crashed in throughout stoppage time to knock it away.
Ricardo Pepi was calling for the ball to the aspect of Wright, and he was extensive open however by no means obtained the cross.
In the top, the U.S. solely had three pictures on aim and eight pictures whole, whereas Uruguay gained the possession margin 51% to 49%.
Christian Pulisic of United States reacts as he leaves the pitch after shedding the CONMEBOL Copa America USA 2024 Group C match between Panama and United States at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Hector Vivas/Getty Images)
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Instead of questioning who the U.S. would see within the knockout stage, the U.S. Soccer Federation will now want to find out if head coach Gregg Berhalter, who some already placed on the recent seat getting into this important summer season, ought to stay in place with the 2026 World Cup looming sooner or later.
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