July 17, 2011 6:26 PM

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Messi's Copa America dream crushed

Lionel Messi's Copa America dream lay in tatters after Argentina were beaten by old rivals Uruguay in a dramatic quarter-final in Santa Fe yesterday. Uruguay, aiming for a record 15th title, won a penalty shootout 5-4 following a 1-1 draw after extra time.They meet Peru in Tuesday's semi-final in La Plata after the Peruvians upset Colombia 2-0 after extra time in Cordoba. Meanwhile, Brazil is ready for a second chance at the elite South American event. Brazil managed a draw with Paraguay and the pair have been drawn to meet again in the quarterfinals in La Plata tonight. Chile are straining every sinew to land a first Copa America crown when they meet Venezuela tomorrow.

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