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Uruguay progressed to the semi-finals of the Copa America after a hard-fought victory over Brazil, which ended in a penalty shootout. The game, which finished 0-0, saw Uruguay reduced to ten men after Nahitan Nandez’s red card in the 74th minute, but they held on and eventually won the shootout 3-2. Uruguay will now face Colombia, who beat Panama 5-0 in their quarter-final, in the next round. The other semi-final sees Argentina take on Canada, a surprise package, in New Jersey. With no extra time in the Copa America, penalty shootouts can be a common occurrence, and Uruguay’s resilience and tenacity shone through as they kept their cool under pressure. The game itself was a bruising encounter with little fluidity and a high number of fouls. The poor pitch didn’t help matters, and both teams struggled to find their rhythm. The best chance of the game fell to Uruguay’s Darwin Nunez, who headed wide from close range. Brazil created few clear-cut opportunities, with Raphinha’s break bein...

Colombia, who topped Group D with seven points, will face Panama in the quarter-finals after a hard-fought draw against Brazil. It was a match that lived up to its billing, with both sides giving it their all from the get-go. Daniel Munoz’s first-half strike for Colombia canceled out an early, impressive free kick from Brazil’s Raphinha. The result extended Colombia’s unbeaten streak to an impressive 26 games, although it did end their 10-match winning run. Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo said of the match, “It was a game we all wanted to play to measure ourselves, and I think we took another step forward today. With Brazil, you can’t afford to take your eye off the ball for a second. We’re satisfied with our performance against a tough opponent, and now we focus on Panama.” Brazil defender Marquinhos acknowledged that the team has room to improve: “We have to be honest with ourselves; we still have a lot of growing to do and a lot to improve, especially in these big games.” The matc...

Colombia sits atop their group with an impressive six points from their first two games, leading Costa Rica and Brazil, who have one point each. Paraguay brings up the rear with zero points and will face Brazil later today. ‘Los Cafeteros’ are on a remarkable run of form, having secured ten consecutive victories and an unbeaten streak of 25 matches. With their sights set on their first Copa America title since 2001, they look unstoppable. Nestor Lorenzo’s squad could potentially secure their top spot in the group if Brazil and Paraguay draw later today, which would spare them from a likely quarter-final clash with Uruguay. Even if that doesn’t happen, a draw in their final group game against Brazil on Tuesday will likely be enough to see them through. Costa Rica, despite their loss, still has a chance with one point. However, they need to win their last match against Paraguay and hope for favorable results in other games. Colombia dominated from the start and took the lead in the ...