Christian Pulisic's brilliance propelled the United States to a resounding 2-0 victory over Bolivia in their Copa America Group C opener at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The American captain showcased his exceptional skills, scoring a stunning early goal and setting up the second for Folarin Balogun.
Pulisic's goal came just three minutes into the match, as he received the ball from a corner and unleashed a powerful shot that flew into the roof of the net. The early lead gave the US a significant advantage, but they struggled to convert their dominance into further goals in the first half.
However, Pulisic's influence continued to be felt, and he played a pivotal role in the second goal just before halftime. He picked up the ball near midfield and surged towards the Bolivian penalty area, before squaring it to Balogun, who calmly slotted it home.
The US maintained their dominance in the second half, with Balogun and Pulisic continuing to cause problems for the Bolivian defense. Pulisic drew a fine save from goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra in the 60th minute, while substitute Ricardo Pepi missed a golden opportunity to make it 3-0 in the 65th minute.
Despite the missed chances, the US held on to their two-goal lead and secured a vital three points in their Copa America campaign. They will now face Panama in their second group match on Thursday, looking to build on their impressive start.
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