The Independent
·7 July 2024
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·7 July 2024
Darwin Nunez consoled his Liverpool teammate Alisson after Uruguay knocked Brazil out of Copa America on Saturday night (6 July).
Penalties were needed to decide a winner after a feisty 0-0 draw at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Uruguay reached the semi-finals with a 4-3 shootout win, which saw Manuel Ugarte sweep the decisive spot-kick past Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson.
After the shootout, cameras captured Uruguayan forward Nunez consoling his club teammate, with the Liverpool stars sharing a hug before leaving the pitch.
Uruguay will face Colombia in the Copa America semi-finals on Wednesday.