Colombia down Peru to reach Copa America semi-finals

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EAST RUTHERFORD: Colombia defeated Peru 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out on Friday to book their place in the semi-finals of the Copa America Centenario.

The Colombians advanced to their first appearance in the last four since 2004 after goalkeeper David Ospina saved Miguel Trauco’s spot-kick before Christian Cueva shot over the bar for Peru.

Colombia will play either Mexico or Chile in the semi-finals in Chicago next Wednesday.