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"Copa America" tournament - another surprise. One of the favorites, Brazil, withdrew from the fight for the trophy, losing to Paraguay in the quarterfinals after an 11-meter penalty shootout. In the next match, Chile couldn't resist against Venezuela. It will be Paraguayans and Venezuelans who will face each other in the semifinals on Sunday for the only ticket to the final. Paraguay did not score against the Brazilian goal either during regular time or extra time, but that did not stop them from celebrating the historic victory. They have to thank goalkeeper Justo Villar, who saved the team multiple times from numerous Brazilian attacks. Perhaps the best opportunity was for forward Fred, who came on as a substitute, but his shot was cleared off the goal line by Edgar Barreto. During the penalty shootout, luck did not smile on the six-time "Copa America" winners Brazil: none of the four shots ended in a goal. Elano, Andreas Santos, and Fred missed the target, while Thiago Silva's attempt was saved by the goalkeeper. Results: Chile 1 - 2 Venezuela 35' [0 - 1] O. Vizcarrondo 70' [1 - 1] H. Suazo 80' [1 - 2] G. Cichero 83' G. Medel sent off (Chile) 90' T. Rincon sent off (Venezuela) Brazil 0 - 0 Paraguay (after 11-meter penalty shootout 0-2) 103' L. Leiva (Brazil) and A. Alcaraz (Paraguay) sent off"
