Sunday, June 23, 2019

Copa America


Two games were contested on Sunday as action in Group B of the Copa America finished in Brazil.

At Porto Alegra:

Lautaro Martinez (4') and Sergio Aguero (82') each scored once as Argentina sealed a berth in the quarterfinal round after their 2-0 blanking of Qatar, eliminating the Asian country out of the tournament.

At Salvador:

Gustavo Cuellar scored the only goal in the 31st minute of Colombia's 1-0 victory over Paraguay. 

Final Group B Standings:

1. Colombia (GP: 3; GD: +4; PTS: 9)
2. Argentina (GP: 3; GD: 0; PTS: 4)
3. Paraguay (GP: 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)
4. Qatar (GP: 3; GD: -3; PTS: 1)

Colombia and Argentina advanced to the quarterfinal round; Paraguay can still advance as one of the two third-placed teams with the best records.

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