United States Dominates Bolivia in 2-0 Copa América Victory

  • Billie Walter I
  • June 24, 2024 08:03am
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The U.S. National Soccer Team kicked off their Copa América campaign with an impressive 2-0 victory over Bolivia on Sunday night. Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun scored the goals as Team USA controlled the match from start to finish.

The United States men's national soccer team wasted no time in making a statement in the 2024 Copa América, dominating Bolivia from start to finish in a 2-0 victory at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.

United States Dominates Bolivia in 2-0 Copa América Victory

United States Dominates Bolivia in 2-0 Copa América Victory

Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun found the back of the net for Team USA, which looked sharp and confident in their opening match of the tournament. Bolivia, on the other hand, struggled to keep up with the pace and intensity of the American side.

Pulisic opened the scoring just three minutes into the match, taking advantage of a corner kick to fire a shot into the top corner of the net. The United States continued to press forward, and Balogun doubled the lead in the 44th minute with a low drive that beat the Bolivian goalkeeper.

United States Dominates Bolivia in 2-0 Copa América Victory

United States Dominates Bolivia in 2-0 Copa América Victory

The second half was more of the same, as the United States continued to control possession and create chances. Ricardo Pepi came close to scoring on two occasions, but Bolivia's goalkeeper made two impressive saves to keep the score at 2-0.

In the end, the United States earned a well-deserved victory that puts them in a strong position in Group C. They will face Nicaragua in their next match on Thursday in Atlanta, Georgia.

United States Dominates Bolivia in 2-0 Copa América Victory

United States Dominates Bolivia in 2-0 Copa América Victory

Here is a breakdown of the match:

* **Goals:** Christian Pulisic (3'), Folarin Balogun (44')

United States Dominates Bolivia in 2-0 Copa América Victory

United States Dominates Bolivia in 2-0 Copa América Victory

* **Assists:** Timothy Weah (1)

* **Possession:** United States (62%), Bolivia (38%)

* **Shots:** United States (17), Bolivia (3)

* **Shots on target:** United States (8), Bolivia (1)

* **Corner kicks:** United States (5), Bolivia (1)

* **Fouls:** United States (12), Bolivia (18)

* **Yellow cards:** United States (0), Bolivia (1)

The United States looked impressive in their opening match of the Copa América, and they will be looking to continue their winning ways when they face Nicaragua on Thursday. Bolivia, on the other hand, will need to improve their performance if they want to have any chance of advancing to the knockout round.

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