Copa América: Brazil Are Out Of The Tournament

Uruguay have beaten Brazil on penalties to advance to the Copa América Semifinals, where they will play Colombia on July 10 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Brazil now ends their Copa America 2024 campaign.

At the oldest national team tournament in the world, Uruguay are still in the running to win their 16th title.

At the Allegiant Stadium, it was an exceptionally close game, with the two teams recognizing each other with solid stamping while at the same time looking for the best opportunities to attack.

Alisson was almost taken aback when the ball deflected off Milito’s head in the 18th minute, giving Uruguay a chance to score. Olivera crossed the ball over in the following corner after rising above the Brazilian defense.

The 17-year-old Raphina, who made his debut as a starter at CONMEBOL Copa América, gave the Uruguayan defense a hard time with dangerous escapes and good battles against more experienced players as Brazil bet on quick counterattacks with Endrick to surprise Marcelo Bielsa’s team.

The striker attempted to find Rapinha in the area after stealing the ball from Via in one of these chances in the 27th minute, but Ugarte was able to relieve the defense.

When Nández crossed in the 34th minute, Darwin rose alone between Milito and Marquinhos and headed the ball wide for La Celeste.

Raphinha reacted by sprinting from midfield to the Uruguayan goal and firing a shot past Rochet. In extra time, the Brazilian winger’s speed was once more triggered by a quick free kick, but Rochet was able to effectively intervene.

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Tension, fewer offensive threats, and defenses that were even more aware of the decisive atmosphere in Las Vegas marked the second half. On long-range shots from Valverde in the 47th minute and inside the area in the 53rd, the Uruguayans succeeded in creating opportunities first.

Additionally, Brazil was unable to effectively test the opposition. That was until the 73rd minute, when Nández had a yellow card changed to a red card after a VAR survey and the Brazilian team made progress to attack.

The Canarinho’s most obvious opportunity came in the 85th, when Endrick made an individual play through the center and shot low from medium distance for Rochet’s basic protection. Dorival Junior’s team kept trying to break through the Uruguayan backline, but La Celeste defended with tenacity to force a penalty shootout.

Rochet and Alisson made saves in the shootouts, but Douglas Luiz hit the post and Manuel Ugarte made the crucial shot to classify the Celeste.

Uruguay are through to the Elimination rounds, where they face Colombia. The Brazil campaign comes to a close in the CONMEBOL Copa America 2024.