July 07, (THEWILL) – Uruguay eliminated Brazil from the 2024 Copa America in a dramatic penalty shootout after a goalless quarter-final match. The Uruguayan side triumphed 4-2 on penalties, despite playing with 10 men for the final portion of the game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Both teams struggled to create clear opportunities during regular time, with Uruguay’s goalkeeper Sergio Rochet playing a pivotal role. He made several crucial saves, particularly from Brazil’s Raphinha, keeping his team in contention throughout the tightly contested affair.
The match took a dramatic turn when Uruguay’s Nahitan Nandez received a red card following a VAR review for a challenge on Rodrygo. However, the 10-man Uruguayan side managed to hold off Brazil’s attacks and force the game into penalties.
During the shootout, Brazil’s fortunes soured when Eder Militao missed their first penalty. Uruguay capitalised on this advantage, with Manuel Ugarte scoring the decisive penalty to seal a 4-2 victory. This result marks Brazil’s earliest exit from the Copa America in three tournaments.
Uruguay’s triumph sets up a semi-final clash with Colombia as they continue their quest for a record 16th Copa America title.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
