Goalkeeper Pedro Gallese saved Luis Suarez’s spot-kick as Peru beat Uruguay on penalties on Saturday to reach the Copa America semi-finals, where they will play Chile. It was the third Copa quarter-final to finish goalless and head to penalties after Uruguay had three goals ruled out for offside during normal time. – Cavani and Suarez denied –Gallese was called into action early in the second period to punch out a dipping Valverde free-kick. Suarez poked home a Martin Caceres cross inside the six yard box on 73 minutes, but that too was ruled offside. Uruguay pushed hard late on but Peru held out as Suarez failed to make contact with the ball when trying to lob Gallese in the clearest chance.

Source: Punch June 29, 2019 21:32 UTC