da cassino： The Selecao turned in a dire performance in a miserable penalty kick loss to Marcelo Bielsa's men
da betsson： Brazil endured yet another major tournament disappointment, a dire attacking performance in the Copa America quarterfinal against Uruguay. A 0-0 draw in regulation. La Celeste topped the Selecao 4-2 in the ensuing penalty shootout, advancing to the semifinals where they will take on James Rodriguez and Colombia.
The two teams played out a physical contest, lacking in attacking quality and defined by its 41 combined fouls. Brazil looked devoid of ideas without the suspended Vinicius Jr, and managed just three total shots on goal.
Uruguay had the best chances of the first half, Darwin Nunez miscueing on a free header from close range, before seeing another effort deflected narrowly wide.
The second presented even fewer opportunities, the game devolving into a chippy clash between two sides desperate not to lose.
Uruguay hampered their chances when Nahitan Nandez was shown a straight red card for raking his studs down the back of Rodrygo's leg in the 74th minute. Eventually, penalties were needed to settle the score. Brazil missed twice, while Uruguay made four of five to end a miserable game in unremarkable circumstances – but take a step closer to Copa America glory.
GOAL rates Brazil's players from Allegiant Stadium…
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Alisson (6/10):
Untested in regular time. Only had one save to make – and handled it comfortably. Stopped one penalty in the shootout.
Danilo (6/10):
An experienced showing from the right-back. Controlled space well, didn't lose a challenge.
Eder Militao (4/10):
Won all of his ground duels, and tracked effectively. Some of his passing was woeful, though. Missed his penalty.
Marquinhos (5/10):
Chased the lively Nunez around – to little effect. Looked much more comfortable when the Liverpool man was removed.
Guilherme Arana (6/10):
Put in a shift against the lively Facundo Pellistri, made five interceptions. Sorely lacking in quality going forward, though.
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Joao Gomes (5/10):
Seemed determined to spend the game clattering anything wearing blue. Completed a woeful 73% of his passes.
Bruno Guimaraes (7/10):
Up for the fight, got away with a number of fouls, one of the few to look after the ball reliably.
Lucas Paqueta (5/10):
Tried to orchestrate from a No.10 position, but barely had room to think. Held onto the ball for too long when he was given room to breathe.
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Rodrygo (7/10):
Struggled to make an impact in the first half. Much better in the second, twisting the Uruguay defence in knots.
Endrick (6/10):
Finally given a start. Clattered every time he touched the ball. Made some noise off some half chances.
Raphinha (6/10):
Had a couple of good chances in the first half, but his influence waned after.
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Douglas Luiz (N/A):
No time to make an impact. Missed his penalty.
Savinho (6/10):
Offered an injection of pace and energy.
Andreas Pereira (N/A):
No time to make an impact. Buried his penalty.
Gabriel Martinelli (N/A):
Made his penalty.
Evanilson (N/A):
No time to make an impact.
Dorival Jr (3/10):
Made up for the absence of the suspended Vinicius by using Rodrygo as a winger and introducing Endrick. Brazil were dire for long stretches, and didn't deserve anything from the game. An utter catastrophe for the manager in his tournament debut.