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Argentina edge past Uruguay in Copa America
Midfielder Guido Rodriguez scored the only goal at the Mané Garrincha stadium in Brasilia with a header in the 13th minute after Messi crossed from the left. The ball hit goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's right post before going in.
Argentina's goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez (C) and Guido Rodriguez celebrate after defeating Uruguay 1-0 in their Conmebol Copa America 2021 football tournament. Photo: AFP
Sao Paulo: Argentina beat Uruguay 1-0 in their second match at Copa America, making Lionel Messi’s team co-leaders of Group A with Chile with four points each.
Midfielder Guido Rodriguez scored the only goal at the Mané Garrincha stadium in Brasilia with a header in the 13th minute after Messi crossed from the left. The ball hit goalkeeper Fernando Muslera’s right post before going in.
Earlier Chile beat Bolivia 1-0 on a goal by English-Chilean striker Ben Brereton.
Seeking some defensive solidity, Argentina changed nearly all of back four after the 1-1 draw with Chile. Right-back Gonzalo Montiel, defender Lucas Martínez Quarta and left-back Nicolás Tagliafico were replaced by Nahuel