Copa America: I wanted to take penalty, says striker Robinho
Updated On: 29 June, 2015 08:30 AM IST | | Goal.com
<p>Brazil striker Robinho has expressed his disappointment at coach Dunga's decision to replace him in the closing stages of the Copa America quarter-final loss to Paraguay, saying he was desperate to take a penalty in the shootout</p>

Brazil striker Robinho celebrates after scoring against Paraguay in the Copa America quarter-final in Concepcion, Chile on Saturday
Concepcion (Chile): Brazil striker Robinho has expressed his disappointment at coach Dunga's decision to replace him in the closing stages of the Copa America quarter-final loss to Paraguay, saying he was desperate to take a penalty in the shootout.
Brazil striker Robinho celebrates after scoring against Paraguay in the Copa America quarter-final in Concepcion, Chile on Saturday. Pic/AFP
The 31-year-old opened the scoring in Concepcion but Derlis Gonzalez levelled matters from the spot with 18 minutes to go.
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