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Copa America Roundup: Peru & Chile Prevail on Penalties as Colombia & Uruguay Bow Out

Two nail-biting quarter finals took place in the Copa America as both Chile and Colombia's game and Uruguay and Peru's encounter went the distance after respective 0-0 stalemates.

Colombia's William Tesillo sent his spot kick wide after four converted penalties apiece, leaving Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez with the opportunity to send his side into the semi finals, which he duly exectued.

Meanwhile, an enthralling tie between Peru and Uruguay saw both sides miss chances, but importantly fail to convert any of them as their game also headed to penalties. Luis Saurez stepped up first and saw his effort blocked, with Peru going on to score five perfect spot kicks and set up a semi final tie with Chile.