Uruguay Dominates Bolivia 5-0 in Copa America

Uruguay delivered a commanding performance against Bolivia in the Copa America, securing a resounding 5-0 victory to edge closer to a quarterfinal berth. Facundo Pellistri opened the scoring in the eighth minute, followed by Darwin Núñez extending the lead in the 21st minute with his 10th goal in his last seven appearances for Uruguay, and his 13th in 25 international matches overall.

Maximiliano Araújo added to Bolivia's woes with his second goal of the tournament in the 77th minute. Federico Valverde increased Uruguay's lead in the 81st minute, and Rodrigo Bentancur capped off the emphatic win with a goal in the 89th minute, exploiting Bolivia's vulnerable defense.

With this victory, Uruguay maintains a perfect record in the tournament, tallying six points with a remarkable goal difference of plus-seven. A draw against the United States in their upcoming match would secure Uruguay's spot in the quarterfinals, even a loss might suffice depending on other results. The United States and Panama, with three points each, remain contenders in Group A.

Meanwhile, Bolivia's struggles continue, having now lost 14 consecutive Copa America matches dating back to 2015. They face an uphill battle with no points and a goal difference of minus-seven, making advancement highly improbable ahead of their match against Panama.

The match at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey drew 48,033 spectators, underscoring varying attendance levels amid the tournament.