Uruguay beat Brazil 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Saturday (Jul 6) after a bruising 0-0 draw to march into the semifinals of the Copa America, where they will face Colombia.
Sergio Rochet saved Brazil's first penalty in the shootout from Eder Militao, and his teammate Douglas Luiz hit the post to give Uruguay the upper hand.
Although keeper Alisson Becker denied Jose Maria Gimenez and Gabriel Martinelli scored to keep Brazil alive, Manuel Ugarte buried the decisive spot kick as Uruguay advanced.
With Vinicius Junior suspended for Brazil and watching from the stands, Dorival Junior's side struggled to create opportunities despite having a man advantage late in the second half when Uruguay's Nahitan Nandez was sent off.
In a bruising encounter with 41 fouls from both teams, players from both sides were involved in physical battles across the pitch.
For Brazil, it is a second straight quarterfinal exit via penalties in a major tournament following their 2022 World Cup loss to Croatia.
