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World Cup Notebook: Brazil wins, advances with shootout
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Brazil's Neymar hugs teammate David Luiz after a penalty shootout following regulation time during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Chile at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, on Saturday. Brazil won 3-2 on penalties after a 1-1 tie. - photo by Associated Press
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil — Brazil advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday with a 3-2 shootout win over Chile following a tense and thrilling battle that ended 1-1 after extra time. Neymar, David Luiz and Marcelo scored in the shootout, and Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar saved two penalties before watching Gonzalo Jara's final attempt hit the post. "My teammates are giving me a lot of strength on the field so I give my best," Cesar said.