Brazil is eliminated on penalties by Uruguay and says goodbye to the Copa América

Uruguay and Brazil played a very balanced and intense game, with a total of 41 fouls committed by the end of the match. The match, which marked Endrick's first game as a starter, ended 0-0, and Uruguay won on penalties.

Uruguay better in the first stage

The classic began with Uruguay changing its historical philosophy of being a more reactive team and began to play more in the opponent's half. The blue team did not pose much threat to Alisson's goal. However, Brazil managed to balance the match by having the advantage in possession in the first half.

The team led by Dorival Jr started to open up more in the 13th minute, after Raphinha created danger with a free kick. Close to the 30th minute, Uruguay made a mistake with Viña, leaving Endrick face to face with Rochet. The former Palmeiras number 9 passed the ball to Raphinha, who was unable to finish.

The big chance for the teams came in sequence, starting with a header from Darwin Núñez that caused a lot of danger, and in a perfect counterattack, Raphinha came face to face with Rochet, and with his left hand, the Uruguayan goalkeeper made a great save.

Uruguay had a loss in the first half, defender Ronald Araújo came off injured and was replaced by Giménez. Before the number 4 was substituted, the defender was having a disagreement with Endrick, which ended up leaving the match with some disagreements.

Nández is sent off and leaves Brazil more offensive

The second half began with Brazil trying to come out more, Uruguay exchanged more passes, but still did not pose much danger. The Brazilian team began its plays in the defensive field, with Alisson starting the plays with short passes and throws. This play summed up Brazil's first half.

In the 28th minute, right-back Nández was sent off after a VAR review. The defender made a tackle on Rodrygo's calf. The referee had initially given a yellow card, and after reviewing the incident on video, Dario Herrera sent off the Uruguayan number 8.

Dorival Jr put the team further forward, defender Militão finished the match in the attacking field, however, Brazil was unable to break through the defense and the match ended 0-0.

Brazil misses two shots and is eliminated

_{Uruguay wins on penalties and qualifies (Reproduction/Instagram/@fifaworldcup)}

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Uruguay opened the series by scoring their own goal. On Brazil's first shot, Militão was stopped by Rochet. Both players did well on the second shot, and on the third, Douglas Luiz hit the post; soon after, Alisson saved the decisive shot from Giménez and Martinelli gave Brazil hope.

Ugarte converted the fifth penalty and put the team in the semifinals of the tournament. Uruguay will face Colombia next Tuesday at 9pm.

Brazil returns to the field in September

After the early elimination in the Copa América, the Brazilian team focuses on recovery in the Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Brazil is only in sixth place and is looking for consistency, given that Brazil has gone four games without a win, with three consecutive defeats.

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Featured Photo: Uruguay players celebrate qualifying for the semifinals (Reproduction/Instagram/@aufoficial)