Copa America: Uruguay wins and puts Chile in Brazil's way
Updated On: 29 June, 2021 12:38 PM IST | Rio de Janeiro | AP
Edinson Cavani scored from the penalty spot in the 21st minute for the only goal of the match at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.
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Uruguay`s Edinson Cavani shoots to score a penalty against Paraguay during the Conmebol Copa America 2021 football tournament group phase match, at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pic/AFP
Uruguay beat Paraguay 1-0 to finish second in Group A and move into a Copa America quarterfinal against Colombia. The result also left Chile to face defending champion and host Brazil in the next stage. Edinson Cavani scored from the penalty spot in the 21st minute for the only goal of the match at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on Monday.
Uruguay would have had to face Brazil if it had lost to Paraguay, which had already secured its place in the knockout phase. In Monday`s other match, Lionel Messi scored twice as an Argentina team split between frequent starters and substitutes beat last-place Bolivia 4-1. Papu Gómez opened the scoring in the 6th minute. Messi, who also broke Argentina`s all-time record with his 148th appearance for the national team, netted the two following goals.
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