Uruguay emerged victorious over Brazil in the Copa America 2024 quarter-finals, winning on penalties despite being down to ten men. Meanwhile, Colombia delivered a dominant performance, defeating Panama convincingly.
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In a thrilling encounter, Uruguay defeated Brazil 4-2 on penalties to advance to the Copa America semi-finals. The match was intense, with Nahitan Nandez being sent off for Uruguay. However, Manuel Ugarte became the hero for his team by scoring the winning penalty.
Uruguay goalkeeper Sergio Rochet played a crucial role in the victory, saving Eder Militao’s penalty and denying Douglas Luiz by hitting the post. The match was filled with fouls, with Uruguay committing 26 compared to Brazil’s 15. Ugarte was also sent off after a dangerous tackle on Rodrygo.
Marcelo Bielsa, the coach of Uruguay, acknowledged that his team had to adapt their usual attacking style to overcome Brazil. Despite creating fewer goalscoring opportunities, Bielsa was satisfied with his team’s defensive performance.
Colombia secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Panama to reach the Copa America semi-finals for the second consecutive time. James Rodriguez played a key role in the win, scoring a penalty and providing two assists. Jhon Cordoba, Luis Diaz, Richard Rios, and Miguel Borja also found the net for Colombia.
Despite the comprehensive result, Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo praised Panama for their performance, stating that the match was tougher than the scoreline suggested.
In the other semi-final, Canada will face Argentina on Tuesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.