Uruguay boot Brazil out to set up Copa América semi-final with Colombia
Uruguay will face Colombia in the Copa América semi-finals after beating Brazil 4-2 on penalties in a thrilling 0-0 draw.
Sergio Rochet saved Brazil’s first penalty in the shootout from Éder Militão while his teammate Douglas Luiz hit the post. Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker stopped José Giménez, but Manuel Ugarte buried the decisive penalty.
In a thrilling match that saw 41 fouls from both sides, Uruguay’s Darwin Núñez had the best chance when he missed a header from close range, while Brazil’s Raphinha saw his attempt blocked by Rochet on the counter.
Uruguay were reduced to ten men in the second half when Nahitan Nandez was sent off after a VAR inspection for a hard tackle on Rodrygo. Brazil were unable to capitalise on their lead, however, and Uruguay decided to end the match on penalties.
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In Saturday’s other quarterfinal, James Rodriguez scored one and made it two as Panama was dismantled 5-0 in Arizona. Jhon Córdoba, Luis Diaz, Richard Rios and Miguel Borja were the other scorers.