US kicks-off Copa America with 2-0 win over Bolivia

The United States kicked off their Copa America campaign with a 2-0 victory over Bolivia in Group C, thanks to an early goal from Christian Pulisic. The Americans set the tone right from the start, with Folarin Balogun securing the win with a second goal just before halftime.

The match started aggressively, with Balogun missing an opportunity within the first 20 seconds. However, Christian Pulisic quickly made amends by scoring a spectacular goal from the edge of the box in the third minute, marking his 30th goal in 69 international appearances. Pulisic’s first international goal also came against Bolivia back in May 2016.

The U.S. doubled their lead in the 44th minute when Pulisic provided an assist to Balogun, who ended his six-match goal drought in international play with a precise shot into the bottom corner. Despite their dominance, the U.S. couldn’t add to their tally in the second half, with substitute Ricardo Pepi being denied four times by Bolivian goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra.

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With this victory, the U.S. look ahead to their next match against CONCACAF rivals Panama on Thursday in Atlanta, while Bolivia will face Uruguay in New Jersey.