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Brazil suffers Copa America heartbreak as Uruguay advances in penalty shootout. Lackluster performance without Vinicius Jr. and missed chances haunt Selecao in the quarterfinals. Alisson's save is not enough as Eder Militao's penalty miss seals fate. Dorival Jr.'s tactics were questioned after a dire showing against Marcelo Bielsa's disciplined Uruguay.

Brazil faced a devastating defeat in the Copa America quarterfinals against Uruguay, ending in a 0-0 draw and a 4-2 penalty shootout loss. The match, characterized by physical play and 41 combined fouls, saw Uruguay reduced to 10 men after Nahitan Nandez's red card.

Brazil struggled offensively without Vinicius Jr., managing only three shots on goal. Goalkeeper Alisson made a key save, but Eder Militao's missed penalty summed up Brazil's lackluster performance.

Coach Dorival Jr.'s tactics failed to inspire, with substitutions failing to change the game's course. Uruguay advances to face Colombia in the semifinals, leaving Brazil reeling from another tournament disappointment.