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Lerma's Copa America dreams end

Colombia and Jefferson Lerma faced penalty shootout heartache as they were beaten in the Copa America quarter-finals by Chile.

Lerma watched the last eight clash from the bench as Chile had two goals rules out by VAR during the 90 minutes in the goalless draw in Sao Paulo.

However, Colombia were defeated 5-4 on penalties, Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez scoring the winner in the shootout after William Tesillo crucially missed his kick.

Chile will go on to play Peru or Uruguay in the semi-finals, with Colombia heading home despite not conceding a goal across their four matches in the tournament.

Lerma will return to Bournemouth for pre-season with the Cherries in July.