Semi-finals are often quite tentative, with so much at stake, so we could well see closely-fought encounters. Also, as far as I know, there is no extra-time in this Copa. This could well encourage Mexico and Uruguay (particularly the latter who are by nature a defensive side) to hold out for a penalty shoot-out and pack the midfield, trying to suffucate Argentina and Brazil's creative players.
But this is only a guess, knowing Argentina, they should have enough class to defeat Mexico. I still fancy Uruguay to squeeze past Brazil, but that of course depends on whether Lugano and co. can stifle Robinho, who has been electrifying in the last few games.

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