Peru beat Uruguay to reach Copa America semis

RAUL ARBOLEDA / AFP

Peru are through to the semi-finals of the Copa America after beating Uruguay in a penalty shootout.

Luis Suarez, who also had a goal disallowed in normal time, missed the only penalty for his country.

Meanwhile, Edison Flores scored the winning goal for Peru.

They'll now play Chile in the second semi-final on July 4.

Brazil face-off against Argentina in the other semi-final on July 3.

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