Copa America 2021 Quarter-final: Colombia beat Uruguay on penalties and advance to semi-finals

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Uruguay faced Colombia in their Quarter-final match of Copa America 2021.

Colombia reached the semi-finals of the Copa America 2021. Colombia defeated their opponents 2-4 in a penalty shootout.

David Opsina was incredible in the match. At first, he saved 3 good shots from Uruguayan players and then stopped two penalties in the shootout.

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Ospina made a record 112th appearance in Saturday’s tie in Brasilia and was the hero after he saved spot kicks from Jose Maria Gimenez and Matias Vina.

Colombia converted their first four to progress 4-2 on penalties following a nervy encounter in Brasilia that finished 0-0 after 90 minutes.

Colombia will face Argentina in the semi-final.

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