Ten-man Uruguay knock out favourites Brazil on penalties to storm into semi-finals – India TV

Image Source : GETTY Uruguay players celebrating Copa America win over Brazil in Las Vegas on July 6, 2024

Uruguay knocked out title favourites Brazil to enter the semi-finals of Copa America 2024 on Saturday, July 6. The ten-man Uruguay held off the star-studded Brazilian side to take the game to the penalties and registered a 4-2 win in the last quarter-final in Las Vegas.

Defender Nahin Nandez was shown a direct red card in the 74th minute for his tackle on Real Madrid star Rodrygo. But Brazil’s famous attack was not able to find the back of the net against Uruguay’s impressive defence. Brazil maintained better possession but managed to lodge just three shots on target.

The star centre-back Eder Miliato missed the first penalty effort and then new Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz hit the post. Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker denied Jose Gimenez but Uruguay recorded four shots to storm into the semi-final.

Uruguay will be facing Colombia next with the latter thrashing Panama 5-0 to reach the top-four. In the first semi-final, the defending champions Argentina will take on Canada on July 9.

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