In search of its tenth Copa America title, Brazil inflicted Thursday, in Rio de Janeiro, a new stinging defeat (4-0) to Peru which it had beaten in the final of the last edition, in 2019 (3 -1). Neymar, who has scored in La Seleçao’s last four matches, scored his 68th goal in 107 international matches, nine points off King Pelé’s record. The other goals were scored by Alex Sandro, Everton Ribeiro and Richarlison.
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Marquinhos and Paqueta at rest
After the 3-0 victory over Venezuela in the opening match of the tournament, Brazilian coach Tite decided to rotate his squad, with no less than six changes, notably leaving Marquinhos (replaced by Thiago Silva with the armband) to rest. captain), Casemiro and Paqueta. Fabinho was established in the middle, in an attacking formation, with Everton, Gabriel Jesus and Gabigol alongside Neymar in attack.
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At the Nilton-Santos stadium, Brazil started on a false pace, but only needed a counter-attack to open the scoring, Alex Sandro taking a volley from a cross from Gabriel Jesus (12th). Somewhat borrowed in the first period, Brazil showed a better face after the break with Neymar, author of the second goal with a strike between the legs of goalkeeper Gallese (68th). The Parisian then played the conductors, being at the start of the actions of the goals of Everton Ribeiro (88th), then Richarlison (90 + 3) at the end of the match. The Brazilians are at the top of their group.
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