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A strange dramatic scenario that occurs with Nunez in Copa America will make Suarez think about retiring immediately
Uruguay Crushes Panama 3-1 in Copa America Opener, Nunez Creates Chances But Goes Scoredless
Miami Gardens, Florida – June 23rd, 2024
Uruguay kicked off their Copa America campaign with a convincing 3-1 victory over Panama at Hard Rock Stadium.While Darwin Nunez was influential in attack, he couldn’t find the back of the net himself.
Dominant Uruguay Controls Possession
From the opening whistle, Uruguay dictated the tempo, with Rodrigo Bentancur pulling the strings in midfield. Nunez looked lively on the left wing, using his pace to stretch the Panamanian defense. He created several dangerous opportunities with his crosses, but his teammates couldn’t quite convert.
Laxalt Breaks the Deadlock
The breakthrough came in the 32nd minute. A clever pass from Giorgian de Arrascaeta found Diego Laxalt unmarked in the box, and the left-back slotted the ball past Panama’s Luis Mejia for a 1-0 lead.
Uruguay Doubles the Advantage
Luis Suarez continued his impressive goalscoring form just before halftime. Edinson Cavani held the ball up brilliantly,before feeding Suarez who finished with a clinical low shot for 2-0.
Panama Pulls One Back
Panama started the second half with renewed purpose and halved the deficit in the 58th minute. A defensive lapse from Uruguay allowed Rolando Blackburn to pounce on a loose ball in the box and fire past Fernando Muslera.
Nunez Frustrated
Nunez continued to be a threat throughout the second half, but his finishing touch deserted him. He had a golden opportunity in the 72nd minute, but his header from a perfect Bentancur cross went narrowly wide.
De La Cruz Seals the Win
Uruguay put the game to bed in the 86th minute. Nicolas De La Cruz picked the ball up outside the box and unleashed a powerful shot that left Mejia with no chance.
Looking Ahead
This victory gives Uruguay a strong start in Group B. While Nunez was unable to score, his overall performance was positive. He’ll be looking to find his scoring boots in their next match against Bolivia.
