Match report
Uruguay Holds Off Brazil 0-0 in Copa America Thriller
Uruguay
0–0
PEN
Brazil
Jul 7, 2024
In a tightly contested match at the Copa America, Uruguay and Brazil played to a 0-0 draw, showcasing defensive resilience and tactical prowess throughout the 90 minutes and extra time. Uruguay managed to hold off Brazil despite playing down to ten men after N. Nández was sent off in the 74th minute. The match ended in a dramatic penalty shootout, where Uruguay's José María Giménez missed the decisive kick, sealing the draw.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Uruguay 0–0 Brazil (after extra time)
- • N. Nández was sent off for Uruguay in the 74th minute
- • José María Giménez missed the decisive penalty for Uruguay
- • M. Ugarte scored a penalty for Uruguay in the shootout
- • Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the match
Lineups
Uruguay
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 S. Rochet (G)
- 8 N. Nández (D)
- 4 R. Araujo (D)
- 16 M. Olivera (D)
- 17 M. Viña (D)
- 5 M. Ugarte (M)
- 15 F. Valverde (M)
- 11 F. Pellistri (M)
- 7 N. de la Cruz (M)
- 20 M. Araújo (M)
- 19 D. Núñez (F)
Substitutes
- 2 J. Giménez
- 3 S. Cáceres
- 6 R. Bentancur
- 10 G. de Arrascaeta
- 13 G. Varela
- 9 L. Suárez
- 18 B. Rodríguez
- 24 L. Olaza
- 26 B. Ocampo
- 21 E. Martínez
- 25 C. Olivera
- 23 S. Mele
- 14 A. Canobbio
- 22 N. Marichal
- 12 F. Israel
Brazil
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 Alisson Becker (G)
- 2 Danilo (D)
- 3 Éder Militão (D)
- 4 Marquinhos (D)
- 16 Guilherme Arana (D)
- 5 Bruno Guimarães (M)
- 15 João Gomes (M)
- 11 Raphinha (M)
- 8 Lucas Paquetá (M)
- 10 Rodrygo (M)
- 9 Endrick (F)
Substitutes
- 19 Andreas Pereira
- 18 Douglas Luiz
- 20 Savinho
- 22 Gabriel Martinelli
- 21 Evanilson
- 13 Yan Couto
- 14 Gabriel Magalhães
- 26 Pepê
- 24 Éderson
- 23 Rafael
- 12 Bento
- 6 Wendell
- 25 Bremer
- 17 Beraldo
Timeline
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33' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1Off: R. Araujo · On: José María Giménez
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39' Brazil Card · Yellow CardLucas Paquetá
Foul
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46' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Viña · On: S. Cáceres
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51' Uruguay Card · Yellow CardM. Ugarte
Handball
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60' Uruguay Card · Yellow CardN. de la Cruz
Foul
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64' Brazil Card · Yellow CardJoão Gomes
Foul
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67' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3Off: N. de la Cruz · On: Rodrigo Bentancur
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73' Uruguay Var · Card upgradeN. Nández
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74' Uruguay Card · Red CardN. Nández
Foul
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78' Uruguay subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Núñez · On: G. de Arrascaeta
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78' Uruguay subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Pellistri · On: Guillermo Varela
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81' Brazil subst · Substitution 1Off: João Gomes · On: Andreas Pereira
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81' Brazil subst · Substitution 2Off: Lucas Paquetá · On: Douglas Luiz
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82' Brazil subst · Substitution 3Off: Raphinha · On: Savinho
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87' Brazil subst · Substitution 4Off: Rodrygo · On: Gabriel Martinelli
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87' Brazil subst · Substitution 5Off: Bruno Guimaraes · On: Evanilson
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120'+7 Uruguay Goal · Missed PenaltyJosé María Giménez
Penalty Shootout
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120'+9 Uruguay Goal · PenaltyM. Ugarte
Penalty Shootout
Match Stats
| Stat | Uruguay | Brazil |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 26 | 15 |
| Pass Accuracy | 74% | 80% |
| Offsides | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 12 | 7 |
| Corners | 6 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 251 | 386 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 3 |
| xG | 0.89 | 0.58 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 0 |
| Possession | 40% | 60% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 185 | 308 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 1 |
| Saves | 3 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ N. Nández's red card in the 74th minute shifted the momentum in favor of Brazil, who had to work harder to break through Uruguay's defense
- ▸ The missed penalty by José María Giménez in the shootout was a pivotal moment, allowing the match to end in a draw after a tense extra time period