Brazil head coach Dorival Junior has accepted “full responsibility” for Brazil’s quarter-final exit from the 2024 Copa América. The Selecao were defeated 4-2 in a penalty shootout by 10-man Uruguay on Saturday.
“I must acknowledge that these results were unexpected, and I take full responsibility for them. However, I believe this team has significant potential for growth and improvement,” Dorival told reporters.
The match ended in a goalless draw after regulation time, with Brazil failing to capitalize on Uruguay’s Nahitan Nandez being sent off in the 74th minute. Both Éder Militão and Douglas Luiz missed their penalty kicks during the shootout, while goalkeeper Alisson Becker saved a penalty from Uruguay’s José María Giménez. Manuel Ugarte converted the decisive spot-kick to send Uruguay into the next round.
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Brazil, finalists in 2021 and champions in 2019, managed to win only one game during the group stage.