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Copa America

USA vs BOL

Copa America

AT&T Stadium, Arlington

USA

vs

Bolivia

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3' C. Pulisic
44' F. Balogun
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Full-Time: 2 - 0
The USA have opened their home Copa America campaign with a convincing two-goal victory over Bolivia. Make sure you join me again on Tribe tomorrow for live commentary of Brazil's tournament opener against Costa Rica. It's been a pleasure bringing you all the action from Arlington this afternoon. For now, Harrison Ryburn signing out.
As mentioned, next up for the USA is a clash with CONCACAF rivals Panama in Atlanta on Thursday. They'll be expecting a slightly more challenging tussle there, but again should have enough nous to make it two wins from two. Meanwhile, Bolivia face the daunting task of tackling Uruguay in East Rutherford on the same day. They'll have to perform a miracle to get anything out of that.
Bolivia's losing streak at the Copa America now extends to 12 dating back to 2015, and they were completelty outplayed as expected today. They made countless errors whilst in possession, and gave the ball away under next to no pressure on too many occasions. Their defence was pulled apart with ease as well, and the wing-backs struggled to keep Weah and Pulisic at bay, perhaps lucky to concede only two goals in the end. Antonio Carlos Zago's side also lacked any sort of attacking impetus, and looked lost and devoid of ideas whenever they had the ball at their feet. Viscarra was probably their best with a couple of strong saves to keep the score down, but there isn't too many positive Bolivia will be able to take away from this one.
Gregg Berhalter's side came fast out of the blocks early on, encouraging a high tempo and playing at a lightening-fast pace. That led to Pulisic's opening goal, and the USA seemed to take their foot off the gas slightly as the contest progressed, always feeling in control. They dictated over 60% of the possession, and created the majority of the chances. Ricardo Pepi had the chance to add a couple more goals off the bench in the second half, but he wasn't able to pick out the back of the net as Bolivia held out to only concede two. They'll probably want to be better with the conversion rate of their chances against better sides, but the USA appeared to be going through the motions at times today, and were never troubled at any stage. It's a solid confidence booster to open their tournament, and Berhalter will now be hoping his side can wrap up a spot in the knockout stages with victory over Panama next.
Fulltime in Arlington and the USA have opened their Copa America campaign with a convincing victory over Bolivia. Both goals came in the first half, with a Christian Pulisic screamer opening the scoring inside the first three minutes, before Folarin Balogun doubled their advantage just before the break. They could have had more for all the chances they created in the second half, but Gregg Berhalter's side were always in control and have picked up a comfortable three points to start their home tournament.
90+4'
De La Torre is dragged back in midfield, and the USA win another free kick. This time they take their time with it, before Turner sends long over halfway. It doesn't find a teammate and Bolivia head to safety.
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The free kick off the right wing is played back for Musah at the top of the box, but the Bolivian defence are quick to close him down, and the ball is forced all the way back to Turner down the other end of the pitch.
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Into four minutes of added time at the end of this one, and the USA continue to push forward in search of a third goal. Pepi is cleaned out by Sagredo in a late challenge down the right wing, and the Bolivian defender will pick up a yellow card. Free kick coming up in threatening position for the hosts as well.
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J. Sagredo