"In the quarterfinals of the Copa America tournament, Paraguayan footballers defeated Brazil after an 11-meter penalty shootout and eliminated the titled opponents from the tournament. After the main match ended 1-1, Paraguay won the penalty shootout 4-3 and will face Argentina in the semifinals.
Robinho put Brazil ahead in the 15th minute, but Derlis Gonzalez equalized in the 72nd minute with a penalty kick.
Everton Ribeiro and Douglas Costa missed their penalty kicks, while Roque Santa Cruz missed on Paraguay's side, but the precise shot from D. Gonzalez brought victory to Paraguay.
Interestingly, four years ago Paraguayan footballers also eliminated Brazilians from the Copa America tournament in the quarterfinals, also after a penalty shootout.
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