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Brazil's Ganso reacts during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match against Paraguay in La Plata, Argentina, Sunday, July 17, 2011. Felipe Dana, Associated Press
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Paraguay's goalkeeper Justo Villar, left, makes a save assisted by teammate Dario Veron, center, off an attack of Brazil's Neymar during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in La Plata, Argentina, Sunday, July 17, 2011. Pedro Fosco, Associated Press
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Paraguay's goalkeeper Justo Villar, right, blocks a shot off Brazil's Lucio, on the ground, during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in La Plata, Argentina, Sunday, July 17, 2011. Ricardo Mazalan, Associated Press
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Paraguay's goalkeeper Justo Villar, left, dives to save the ball assisted by teammate Dario Veron, center, off an attack of Brazil's Neymar during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in La Plata, Argentina, Sunday, July 17, 2011. Fernando Vergara, Associated Press
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Brazil's Neymar, right, grimaces as he is cared by his team's medical crew while referee Sergio Pezzotta, from Argentina, watches during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match against Paraguay in La Plata, Argentina, Sunday, July 17, 2011. Fernando Vergara, Associated Press
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Paraguay's Victor Caceres, left, and Brazil's Neymar go for the ball during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in La Plata, Argentina, Sunday, July 17, 2011. Natacha Pisarenko, Associated Press
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Paraguay's Nelson Haedo Valdez, center, and Brazil's Lucas Leiva fight for the ball during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in La Plata, Argentina, Sunday, July 17, 2011. At right is referee Sergio Pezzotta, of Argentina. Ricardo Mazalan, Associated Press
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Brazil's Robinho, center, fights for the ball with Paraguay's Paulo Da Silva, left, and Victor Caceres during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in La Plata, Argentina, Sunday, July 17, 2011. Felipe Dana, Associated Press
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Brazil's Neymar walks in the field during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match against Paraguay in La Plata, Argentina, Sunday, July 17, 2011. Natacha Pisarenko, Associated Press
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Brazil's Neymar, right, controls for the ball under pressure from Paraguay's Dario Veron during a Copa America quarterfinal soccer match in La Plata, Argentina, Sunday, July 17, 2011. Fernando Vergara, Associated Press
By Associated Press

LA PLATA, Argentina — Paraguay advanced to the Copa America semifinals on Sunday by defeating defending champion Brazil 2-0 in a penalty shootout after the game was 0-0 following extra time.

Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar stopped Thiago Silva's shot and Elano, Andre Santos and Fred also missed for Brazil, which was eliminated from the South American competition a day after host Argentina lost to Uruguay.

Brazil dominated from the start but couldn't capitalize on its scoring opportunities due to a great performance by Villar.

Paraguay will face either Chile or Venezuela, which will play later Sunday. Uruguay and Peru, which eliminated Colombia on Saturday, will meet in the other semifinal.

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Paraguay advanced despite not winning any of its four matches.

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