Uruguay beat Brazil to reach Copa America semis

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Uruguay reached the Copa America semi-finals with a 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Brazil following a feisty 0-0 draw in Las Vegas.

Manuel Ugarte scored the decisive spot-kick to send Uruguay through after Eder Militao’s effort was saved and Douglas Luiz hit a post at Allegiant Stadium.

Both sides struggled to create chances during normal time and Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay ended the match with 10 men after Nahitan Nandez was sent off.

In a match featuring 41 fouls, both sides struggled for fluency.

Argentina, the defending champions, meet Canada in the first semi-final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Tuesday.

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