2024-07-09 23:20:54
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Brazil defender Eder Militao (left) tries to stop Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez as the two Latin American giants meet in the last 8 of the 2024 Copa America. Photo: Gudofredo Vasquez/AP Photo
jpnn.com – LAS VEGAS – The final quarter-final match of the 2024 Copa America between Uruguay and Brazil at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Sunday (7/7) morning WIB ended dramatically.
Brazil had to pack their bags first, because they lost through a penalty shootout drama 2-4.
A penalty shootout drama had to be played because the two Latin American giants played goalless after 2 x 45 minutes (there was no extra time).
Uruguay had to play with ten men from the 74th minute because Nahitan Nandez was sent off after a red card appeared from Referee Dario Herrera’s pocket.
Nadez fouled Brazilian striker Rodrygo Goes.
Brazil, playing without their main star, Vinicius Junior (card accumulation), could not take advantage of the advantage in numbers. The tough and tight match then had to be continued to the penalty shootout.
Uruguay had the chance to kick first. Uruguay captain, Real Madrid midfielder Fede Valverde did his job perfectly.
Valverde’s Madrid teammate Eder Militao failed to bring Brazil level.
Watch here the dramatic moments of the Uruguay vs Brazil penalty shootout in the 2024 Copa America quarter-finals.
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