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Statistical Analysis: Copa America group A win for Argentina against Bolivia

By Chris Beaumont 1 min read 178 words

Statistical Analysis: Copa America group A win for Argentina against Bolivia

Argentina won 4-1 (3-0) against Bolivia in the Copa America group A.

Argentina started the match best and took the lead early when Papu Gomez scored a goal in the 6th minute, with an assist by Lionel Messi, making it 1-0.

The team also increased their lead to 0-2, when Lionel Messi scored a goal, with an assist by Sergio Agüero, in the 33rd minute.

Argentina increased the lead to 0-3 just before the half-time whistle as Lionel Messi scored again. This time he scored a goal, with an assist by Sergio Agüero.

With 30 minutes on the clock, Bolivia’s Erwin Saavedra scored a goal, from a pass from Leonel Justiniano, and plugged one back for Bolivia. However, Bolivia were unable to make more of an impression.

In the 65th minute, Lautaro Martinez scored a goal, to increase the lead for Argentina. This brought the final score to 4-1.

The result means that Argentina have secured the number one spot.

The results in the last qualifying round mean that Bolivia finish in fifth place and Argentina in first.

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