Neymar Assist, Paquets gaol Brazil beat Peru 1-0 reached 2021 Copa America Final.
Lucas Paqueta did it again with his Match Winnig goal.
Brazil's super substitute, who scored the winner in the quarterfinals against Chile, earned the start against Peru in the semifinals of the Copa America on Monday and delivered the only goal in a 1-0 victory.
Peruvian goalkeeper Pedro Gallese was one of the best of the match despite his team’s elimination. He made two difficult saves from short range in the 18th minute, one by Neymar and the other by Richarlison, but it was more than enough to advance, which could have allowed Brazil to cruise to victory sooner.
Neymar made the difference on the bumpy pitch of the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The only goal of the match came in the 34th minute after he tricked defender Alexander Callens on the left edge of the box and assisted Lucas Paquetá, who just pushed the ball to the back of the net.
Brazil will seek its 10th title in the South American championship in its ninth final in the latest 14 editions of the tournament.
Argentina face Colombia on Tuesday night, and final is set for Saturday at 8 p.m. ET.
Only Lionel Messi’s team can match Brazil’s campaign so far with five wins in six Copa America matches.
Brazil coach Tite said
“It (the match against Peru) wears us down not only physically, but mentally too,” Brazil coach Tite said. “In these Copa America matches we play a mental marathon.”
Neymar said after the match at the Nilton Santos Stadium, Rio.
“I want Argentina in the final,” Neymar said after the match at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. “I am cheering for them because I have many friends there. In the final, Brazil will win,” he added, laughing....
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