Peru shocked favoured Colombia on Saturday to reach the semi-finals of the Copa America with a 2-0 win in extra-time.<br /><br />Colombia had won their group at the expense of hosts Argentina and, with highly-rated striker Radamel Falcao in their ranks, were expected to reach the semis against a side which just sneaked into the second phase as a third-placed pool finisher.<br /><br />But Falcao was left kicking himself after the Porto forward missed a penalty in normal time. Carlos Lobaton smashed home the opener 11 minutes into extra-time and six minutes into the second period Juan Vargas drove in a left-foot shot to clinch a semi-final againstu00a0 Uruguay. 

Peru shocked favoured Colombia on Saturday to reach the semi-finals of the Copa America with a 2-0 win in extra-time

Peru stun Colombia in Copa America quarters

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