Brazil eliminated by a Parisian, which propels Uruguay into the semi-finals

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By: Manu Tournoux

Brazil eliminated by a Parisian, which propels Uruguay into the semi-finals
Brazil was eliminated from the Copa America by Uruguay after a penalty shootout (0-0, 4-2 on penalties) on the night of Saturday to Sunday.

Brazil stops there. Without any idea against the tough Uruguayans, the Seleçao was eliminated in the quarter-finals of the Copa America, Saturday in Las Vegas, at the end of the penalty shootout (0-0, 4-2 on penalties).

The Brazilians, deprived of their star Vinicius (suspended), never managed to find the fault, jostled by the committed Uruguayans. A little too much at times, Nandez having been logically sent off in the second half (73rd).

Ugarte scores the penalty to qualify

It was PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte who took advantage of the misses of Militao and Douglas Luiz during the penalty shootout to propel the Celeste into the last four of the tournament. A huge disappointment for Marquinhos’ Brazil.

Marcelo Bielsa’s team will meet Colombia on Wednesday in the semi-finals. The Colombians, led by a sparkling James Rodriguez, thrashed Panama (5-0).

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.