Uruguay knocked Brazil out of Copa America 2024 after a penalty shootout win in the quarter-finals of the competition. The game ended goalless after 90 minutes when Eder Miltao and Douglas Luiz missed for Brazil. Despite Jose Maria Gimenez’s miss, the Selecaos won the game 4-2 on penalties.
Uruguay vs Brazil Highlights
Miss (18′): Darwin Nunez’s header takes a deflection and heads towards the corner. Alisson was a mere spectator.
Miss (35′): Nunez had an excellent chance but fails to keep his header on target.
Miss (63′): Fede Valverde’s speculative long-range effort is off target.
Red card (74′): Nandez is given a red card after VAR check.
Penalties:
Save: Rochet denies Militao to hand Uruguay a 1-0 lead.
Miss: Douglas Luiz hits the post and Uruguay are 3-1 up.
Jose Maria Gimenez: Alisson saves to give Brazil a glimmer of hope.
Win: Ugarte scores to make it 4-2 and hand Uruguay the ticket to the last four.
Player of the Match:
Sergio Rochet– Made a few important saves, including from inside his penalty area to save Uruguay during the game. Also brilliantly denied Militao in the penalty shootout. Rochet was deservingly the man of the match.
Conclusion:
Brazil’s underwhelming campaign comes to an end while Uruguay march on to the semi-finals where they will face Colombia in a blockbuster South America showdown.
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