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Gabriel Jesus Scores Decisive Penalty as Brazil Advances to Copa America Semifinals

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil — Goalkeeper Alisson made a save and Gabriel Jesus scored the decisive penalty as Brazil defeated 10-man Paraguay 4-3 in a penalty shootout to reach the semifinals of the Copa America on Thursday.

Alisson dived to his left to stop the penalty taken by defender Gustavo Gomez, and Gabriel Jesus sealed the victory to lead Brazil to its first semifinal appearance in the South American tournament since 2007.

Gabriel Jesus makes up for his miss, and slots home the winning penalty.

Brazil are onto the Semifinals! #CopaAmerica pic.