Paulinho’s late header sends Brazil into decider

Brazil 2 Uruguay 1

Paulinho’s late header sends Brazil into decider

The scores were level with five minutes remaining with extra-time on the cards, but the Brazil midfielder produced the goods after an all-round average performance from the home side against one of their closest rivals.

Fred opened the scoring three minutes before the break to put Brazil ahead after Diego Forlan had missed a penalty for Uruguay.

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