Uruguay and Paraguay qualified for the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Thursday, beating Bolivia (2-0), Cuiaba, and Chile (2-0) respectively. These two results eliminate the Bolivians, last of group A, who cannot mathematically advance to the next round.
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For Uruguay, the opening goal came on a cross from Giorgian De Arrascaeta deflected by Bolivian defender Jairo Quinteros then by his goalkeeper Carlos Lampe (40th). Edinson Cavani then doubled the lead, taking back a perfect cross from young Facundo Torres (79th). This is the 52nd goal of the “Matador” in selection.
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The group stage ends on Monday
For its part, Paraguay defeated Chile, which had already qualified, thanks to a header from Braian Samudio (33rd) and a penalty from Miguel Almiron (58th). Behind Argentina, who dominate Group A with seven points, are now Paraguay (six points), Chile (five) and Uruguay (four).
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In Group B, the last day is scheduled for Sunday and will feature the Brazil-Ecuador and Peru-Venezuela posters, Colombia being exempt. Brazilians and Colombians have already qualified for the quarter-finals. The group stage of the Copa America will end on Monday, with the final meetings of Group A (Uruguay-Paraguay and Argentina-Bolivia).
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