( CNN ) -- Brazil moved into the final of the Confederations Cup following a tense and dramatic 2-1 victory over Uruguay . Following another day of protests in Belo Horizonte , where anti-government protesters clashed with police , the nation 's football players gave its people some brief respite . A late header from Paulinho was enough to push the samba stars over the line in a game where it was given a huge scare by its South American rival . Diego Forlan squandered a glorious opportunity from the penalty spot in the first half before Fred fired Brazil ahead . Edinson Cavani leveled after the break from close-range , but Paulinho 's late effort sealed his country 's place in the final against either Spain or Italy . Contests between these two countries are always fiercely fought affairs with the Brazilians still scarred by their defeat in the 1950 World Cup final in Rio . Then there was the pre-match spice added by Uruguay captain Diego Lugano , who accused Brazil star Neymar of diving . Ironically , it was Lugano who hit the turf first , although there were no suggestions that he dived to win a first-half penalty . The defender was wrestled to the ground by Chelsea defender David Luiz and referee Enrique Osses pointed to the spot . Forlan , Uruguay 's leading scorer , stepped up to take the kick but his effort was saved by Julio Cesar to send those draped in yellow inside the Estadio Mineirao into ecstasy . That miss appeared to wake Brazil from its slumber and with just two minutes of the first half remaining , Neymar flicked the ball into Fred 's path and the striker fired home with aplomb . Uruguay responded almost immediately after the interval when Cavani stroked home , while Forlan wasted a fine opportunity to win the tie when he fired straight at Cesar . Liverpool 's Luis Suarez headed just over as Uruguay turned the screw against a fragile looking Brazilian backline . But with the prospect of extra time looming , Paulinho rose highest at the far post to meet Neymar 's corner and spark wild scenes of celebration . Isco . Meanwhile , Real Madrid president Florentino Perez confirmed Wednesday that his club has agreed a deal for Malaga 's Spain under-21 star Isco . Isco is expected to become new manager Carlo Ancelotti 's first signing since taking over from Jose Mourinho . `` There is already an agreement with the club and the player , '' Perez told Spanish National Radio . `` Isco will be presented next week , he just needs to pass the medical . '' Italian side Juventus has confirmed the signing of Manchester City and Argentina striker Carlos Tevez on a three-year deal . Tevez , 29 , cost an estimated $ 13 million with the fee rising to a possible $ 15 million .
Brazil beat Uruguay 2 - 1 to reach final of Confederations Cup . Fred gave Brazil a first - half lead after Diego Forlan had missed penalty for Uruguay . Roberto Carlos had equalized for Uruguay before late Paulinho winner . Brazil will play Italy or defending champion Spain in the final .