How have Brazil not scored? That man Enrique Vera, already booked for a previous foul against Neymar, gives away another free kick in a scary position (fortunately, no yellow card was forthcoming this time from Sergio Pezzotta), and Brazil very nearly made the most of it. Left back Andre Santos whipped his delivery into the Paraguay box, where the ball evaded everyone apart from Lucio, who instinctively stabbed the ball towards goal from just a few yards out.
Copa America 2011 Quarterfinals, Brazil Vs. Paraguay: Justo Villar Saves Against Lucio At Point-Blank Range
Unfortunately for Lucio, he somehow managed to hit the ball straight at Justin Villar, and the shot rebounded off the goalkeeper and safely out of play. No celebrations for Villar, though - Lucio’s effort struck the tenderest part of his anatomy with no small velocity, and after the adrenaline wore off he went down in a bit of a whimpering heap for a while. Worth it to stop the shot though, right?
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