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'P*ssed-off' Gabriel Jesus delighted to bounce back with decisive Brazil penalty

Brazil's Gabriel Jesus has revealed that he insisted on taking the final penalty in his side's Copa America shoot-out victory over Paraguay to atone for a previous mishap from the spot.

Gabriel and his team-mates dominated in Porto Alegre during Thursday's quarter-final, but found no way past a resolute Guarani side.

Willian hit the post and Alex Sandro forced a stunning save from Roberto Fernandez late in the clash, while the Selecao also saw a penalty decision reversed by VAR early in the second half for a foul that also earned Fabian Balbuena a red card.