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Luiz Suarez left in tears as Uruguay crash out of Copa America

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Luis Suarez was comforted by Diego Godin after his penalty miss [Courtesy]

Luis Suarez was left in tears after he missed a penalty in Uruguay's 5-4 shootout defeat to Peru in the Copa America quarter-final on Saturday.

The Barcelona striker failed to convert the first kick of the shootout after the match ended 0-0 after 90 minutes, with his effort kept out by the chest of Peru goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.

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