Copa America: Rodriguez fires Argentina to win over Uruguay
Updated On: 19 June, 2021 01:44 PM IST | Brasilia | IANS
Argentina went ahead in the 13th minute when the Real Betis midfielder headed in at the far post after Lionel Messi`s mazy run and cross from the left side of the penalty box.
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Argentina`s goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (C) and Guido Rodriguez celebrate after defeating Uruguay 1-0 in their Conmebol Copa America 2021 football tournament group phase match at the Mane Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia, on June 18, 2021. Photo/AFP)
A first-half strike from Guido Rodriguez fired Argentina to a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in their Copa America Group B match here on Friday. Argentina went ahead in the 13th minute when the Real Betis midfielder headed in at the far post after Lionel Messi`s mazy run and cross from the left side of the penalty box.
Uruguay had a greater share of possession and completed more passes than their opponents, who were content to sit back after their early goal, reports Xinhua. But despite dictating terms in the midfield, Oscar Tabarez`s men failed to have a single shot on target as Argentina`s compact defence blunted the twin threat of Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez.
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