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Jose Gimenez and Uruguay Are a Threat for Copa America Giants

Uruguay is not a big country. Around 3.5 million people live there. By contrast, London has over 8 million inhabitants. And yet, La Celeste have a hugely impressive record when it comes to football.

Thanks to Jose Gimenez's header in the first half, the defending champions of this tournament have qualified for the quarter-finals of the Copa America.

The Atletico Madrid centre-back rose highest to nod home a corner, sending his side ahead. Even though Paraguay equalised and Uruguay finished third in the group, it was enough to see Uruguay reach the next stage of the competition.