Uruguay defeated Brazil 4-2 in a penalty shootout to advance to the semifinals of the Copa América after a grueling 0-0 draw.
The match was determined by penalties, with Uruguay’s Sergio Rochet saving Brazil’s first penalty from Éder Militão, and Douglas Luiz hitting the publish.
Though Brazil’s Alisson Becker denied José María Giménez and Gabriel Martinelli scored to maintain Brazil within the contest, Manuel Ugarte scored the decisive spot kick to safe Uruguay’s victory.
The match was bodily intense, with 41 fouls between each groups. Uruguay’s Nahitan Nández was despatched off late within the second half, giving Brazil a numerical benefit, however they had been unable to capitalize.
The absence of Vinícius Júnior, who was suspended, impacted Brazil’s attacking prowess. Brazil’s Endrick, 17, confronted powerful challenges all through the match, and tensions flared when Ronald Araújo’s problem on him led to a confrontation with Raphinha.
Darwin Núñez missed a close-range header for Uruguay, whereas Brazil’s finest probability of the half was a counterattack shot by Raphinha, which was saved by Rochet.
After Nández’s pink card for a studs-up problem on Rodrygo, Brazil struggled to interrupt down a resolute Uruguay protection. The match ended goalless, resulting in a penalty shootout with out further time.
Uruguay, coached by Marcelo Bielsa, have now overwhelmed Brazil in consecutive matches for the primary time since 1992. This win marks a major achievement, following their victory over Brazil in a World Cup qualifier.
Brazil, in the meantime, confronted one other quarterfinal exit through penalties, having been eradicated by Croatia within the 2022 World Cup.
Uruguay will face Colombia within the semifinals, aiming to proceed their sturdy run within the match. Brazil, regardless of their disappointment, stay centered on future challenges, together with World Cup qualifiers.