Copa America 2024 Quarterfinal: In the full time match Uruguay vs Brazil, both the teams were not able to score a single goal and ended the match in a draw which led to Penalty shootout to decide the winner of the match.
Uruguay narrowly won a penalty shootout against Brazil with a score of 4-2 on July 6, following a tough match that ended in a 0-0 draw, dropping them to 10 players. This result propelled them into the Copa America semifinals, where they will compete against Colombia.
Sergio Rochet preserved Brazil’s initial goal in the shootout against Eder Militao, while his partner Douglas Luiz scored against the post, tipping the scales in favor of Uruguay.
The penalty shootout
In a metropolis famous for its boxing scene rather than its soccer, it was a harsh battle featuring minimal skillful play and a record-breaking 41 fouls.
The Uruguay vs Brazil quarter-final of the Copa America was eagerly awaited, and it did not disappoint, delivering on its well-known intensity from the beginning. The game was a genuine display of the intense competition between these two South American football giants. Right from the beginning, it was characterized by strong hits and bold tactics, establishing the stage for an exciting match.
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Player Suspension and playing condition
As Vinicius Jr was suspended for Brazil and spectators observed from the sidelines, Dorival Jr’s team faced difficulties in generating chances, despite holding a player advantage in the second half following Uruguay’s Nahitan Nandez’s dismissal.
In a hard-fought match marked by 41 fouls from each team, athletes engaged in intense physical confrontations throughout the field.
The initial – and most favorable – opportunity for a match with limited chances arose in the 35th minute, when Uruguay’s forward Darwin Nunez was on a direct shot at the goal, but his timing was off, causing the ball to miss the net and sail wide.