Copa América: Luis Suárez misses shootout penalty as Uruguay exit

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  • Uruguay 0-0 Peru (Peru win 5-4 on penalties)
  • Suárez also had goal chalked off by VAR

Luis Suárez missed in the shootout as fifteen-times Copa Copa América champions Uruguay suffered a galling quarter-final exit on Saturday to Peru, losing 5-4 on penalties after they had three goals ruled out in a 0-0 draw after 90 minutes.

Suárez spurned the first penalty in the shootout as his shot bounced off the chest of Peru goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, completing a frustrating evening for Uruguay’s all-time top scorer, who also had an effort ruled out for offside.

Every other player converted their spot kicks and Edison Flores sealed unfancied Peru’s place in the last four by blasting past Fernando Muslera.

Peru will face neighbours Chile in the last four, with tournament hosts Brazil meeting arch rivals Argentina in the other semi-final clash.

“I am very proud. I am speechless,” Peru striker Paolo Guerrero told reporters after scoring in the shootout. “Lots of people said we don’t have the desire, some people tried to destabilise the squad but we showed what we are capable of on the pitch, we showed we have fighting spirit and courage.

Related: Argentina beat Venezuela to set up Copa America semi-final with Brazil

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from Football | The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/football/2019/jun/29/copa-america-luis-suarez-misses-shootout-penalty-as-uruguay-exit-to-peru

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