Late Paulinho goal sends Brazil into final


Brazil's Paulinho (R) heads the ball to score a goal past Uruguay's Martin Caceres and goalkeeper Fernando Muslera during their Confederations Cup semi-final soccer match at the Estadio Mineirao in Belo Horizonte June 26, 2013. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes (BRAZIL - Tags: SPORT SOCCER)

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (Reuters) - Paulinho scored with a header four minutes from time to give Brazil a 2-1 win over Uruguay and take the host nation to the final of the Confederations Cup.

Diego Forlan missed a penalty in the 13th minute after Chelsea defender David Luiz wrestled Diego Lugano to the ground.

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