Copa America 2024 quarterfinal match between Uruguay and Brazil was a thrilling and intense battle that ended in a dramatic penalty shootout. After a hard-fought 90 minutes of regulation time and extra time, the scoreline remained tied at 2-2, forcing the game to be decided by penalties.
Uruguay emerged victorious, winning 4-2 on penalties to secure their spot in the semifinals of the tournament. The Uruguayan team displayed great skill, composure, and mental toughness during the shootout, converting their penalties with precision while also putting pressure on the Brazilian players.
Uruguay, fresh off its elimination of the United States Men’s National Team, now has a date with a dangerous Brazilian national team.
Bet365 Sportsbook oddsmakers have the Brazilians as favorites to advance to the semifinals by the thinnest of margins Saturday night, coming in at -125 odds.
Brazil, they trailed 3-1 and Jose Gimenez had the chance to clinch the game for Uruguay. His effort was superbly saved by Alisson Becker.
Substitute Gabriel Martinelli scored to keep Brazil alive but midfielder Manuel Ugarte kept his cool to drive home the decisive kick and send the 15-times Copa champions into the last four.
Bielsa praised his team’s calmness in the shoot-out and their desire during the 90 minutes.
“I’m more seduced by attacking than defending, but I have to appreciate that in a tight game we created one more situation than our opponents, we defended well and we played 15 minutes with one less player, which at this level is a real factor,” he said.
Darwin Nunez botched an unobstructed header deep in Brazil’s box, Raphinha was stopped at close range by Rochet.
Nandez, a 28-year-old veteran who recently left Cagliari for the Saudi Pro League, was sent off after a video review of his overzealous, straight-legged tackle on Rodrygo, whose right ankle buckled at contact.
Bielsa took off star Liverpool striker Nunez moments later, retreating into a defensive posture that got La Celeste to penalty kicks. Endrick created perhaps the strongest chance for Brazil in the 84th minute, but his shot was smothered by Rochet.
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