Paraguay Hero Derlis Gonzalez's Uncle Dies of Heart Attack Celebrating Win

Derlis Gonzalez converted the decisive penalty to send Paraguay past Brazil on Saturday night and into the Copa America semi-finals.

The moment should have forever been remembered in ecstasy for the Paraguay international. But unfortunately, it turned into a tragic one for Gonzalez and his family.

According to Paraguayan newspaper Ultima Hora (h/t Sky Sports), Gonzalez learned from his wife shortly after the match's conclusion that his 44-year-old uncle, Irrazabal Manuel, died of a heart attack while celebrating Gonzalez's conquering moment on the pitch. 

Afterward, Gonzalez tweeted (as translated by Sky Sports), "Why today uncle? Why? You left me after a heart attack because I gave you so much joy and so much happiness. I can't believe it."

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Tio xq hoy tio xqme dejaste x un infarto tio x darte una alegria y que te vayas con tanta felicidad no puedo creer pic.twitter.com/9HDECJXFEQ

— Derlis Gonzalez (@DerlisG10) June 28, 2015"

The Basel forward also scored from the penalty spot during normal time, hitting an equalising goal after a Thiago Silva handball in the box.

[Sky Sports]