July 7, 2024 11:18 AM

Soccer-Uruguay knock Brazil out on penalties to move into Copa America semi-finals

Uruguay edged Brazil 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Saturday after going down to 10 men in a bruising 0-0 draw at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to march into the semi-finals of the Copa America where they will face Colombia. With Vinicius Jr suspended for Brazil and watching on from the stands, Dorival Jr'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 the ensuing shootout, Sergio Rochet saved Bra...