Uruguay defeats Brazil on penalties to face Colombia in Copa America semi-finals

2024-07-07 03:32:02

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Sergio Lochte made two saves in the shootout and Uruguay won 4-2 on Saturday in a shootout to advance to the semifinals of the Copa America. In the final, the two teams tied 0-0 in a hard-fought match.

This South American classic was a low-key game with a lot of fouls: the two teams committed a total of 41 fouls (26 for Uruguay) and only 4 shots on target.

La Celeste resisted with one man less from the 74th minute, when midfielder Nahitan Nández was sent off with a straight red card following violently stamping on Rodrigo. But Canarinha had no effect in the next 21 minutes.

Uruguay will face Colombia in the semifinals on Wednesday in Charlotte, North Carolina. A day earlier, defending champion Argentina will face Canada in the other semifinal in New Jersey.

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