Copa America 2015: Brazil 1-1 Paraguay (3-4 after penalties): 5 talking points

Paraguay spoiled the party for Brazil yet again as Dunga’s men exited the tournamentParaguay set up a semi-final clash with Argentina after they repeated their 2011 Copa America penalty shootout win over Brazil in the final quarter-final. Santos forward Robinho calmly tucked away Dani Alves’ cross on his 99th cap to give the Selecao an early lead. But Thiago Silva’s second-half handball gave Paraguay a lifeline, which was taken by Derlis Gonzalez, who equalised from the spot and sent the game to penalties.Brazil’s two left footers, Everton Ribeiro and Douglas Costa, missed the target completely and left Gonzalez with a chance to score again from spot to clinch a semi-final berth, which the 21-year-old did with consummate ease.Here are the major talking points from the game.

#1 Party poopers Paraguay tear up the plan

Paraguay have reached their second successive semi-final in the Copa Americ

The 2015 Copa America hasn’t been a classic by any means. While there have been a few teams that have played some good football, it has largely been about petulant players and an overly physical approach by the lesser sides. Yet, it looked as though the tournament was setting up for a fantastic finale.

With Chile, the tournament’s best side, already in the semi-final and looking like they have a team to win their first tournament and a mouth-watering clash between Brazil and Argentina in the semis on the cards. But Paraguay spoiled the party, just like they did in 2011 by making it to their second-successive semi-final in this tournament. While we might still get a Chile-Argentina final, Ramon Diaz’s side ensured that we have to wait a little longer for a clash between the favourites.