The match came as thriller for both sides with Brazil drawing first blood when Robinho’s right footed shot sank in to the net, off of Dani Alves assist during the first half.

Paraguay came back in the second half, Derlis Gozalez converting a penalty.

The teams stood equal at full time and the game had to be decided on penalties. Paraguay repeated their 2011 Copa America penalty shoot out performance and managed to beat Brazil to set up a semi-final with Argentina.

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