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Lucas Paqueta celebrates with teammate Neymar after scoring his side’s opening goal against Peru.AP

Brazil beat Peru 1-0 to advance to Copa America final

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The Selecao defeated Peru 1-0 to advance to the final on Monday. Soon after, his star said he looked forward to seeing his main opponent at the Maracana Stadium on Saturday.
“I want Argentina to reach the final,” Neymar said after the match at the Nielton Santos stadium in Rio de Janeiro. “I encourage you because I have many friends there. In the final, Brazil will win,” he added with a smile.

Argentina and Colombia will play another semifinal on Tuesday. So far, only Lionel Messi’s team can match Brazil’s campaign with five wins in six Copa América games.

Neymar played a role on the rugged terrain of Rio de Janeiro’s Nielton Santos Stadium. The only goal of the game came in the 34th minute. He tricked defender Alexander Callens from the left edge of the area and helped Lucas Paquetá push the ball behind the net.

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Brazil’s Neymar reacts during a Copa America semifinal. AP

It started on the bench 23-year-old Paquetta, one of the main players of the Brazilian team. He kept catching the ball in the middle, relieving Neymar’s pressure, and scoring very strongly.

Peru goalkeeper Pedro Gallese is one of the best players in the game, even though his team was eliminated. He made two difficult saves from close range in the 18th minute, one by Neymar and one by Richardson, which could have given Brazil an earlier victory.

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The Brazilian team gave the impression that they could score against Peru. This team defeated Brazil by 40 points in the group stage. But the second half was very different. Lapadura forced goalkeeper Edson to make a key save after a cross in the 49th minute. Brazil still has a chance, but continues to splurge and fight back.

“It made us (the match against Peru) tired not only physically but also mentally,” said Brazilian coach Tite. “In these America’s Cup matches, we conducted a psychological marathon.”

Brazil will compete for the 10th South American title in the 9th final of the past 14 World Cups. He moved to Brazil after Argentina and Colombia withdrew from co-hosting due to Argentina and Colombia’s concerns about COVID19 and Colombia’s street protests.

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midfielder Casemiro said: “Today we are firmly behind and everyone is helping. This is the spirit of winning the championship.” He was one of the players who criticized the organization for sending the Cup to Brazil before the game. “It’s the state of mind and heart. You didn’t participate in the finals, you won the finals.” Brazil’s COVID19 numbers are shocking, and the crisis of its football federation led President Rogerio Caboclo to allegations of sexual harassment. Was suspended. Caboclo denies any wrongdoing.

Two years ago, Brazil won the championship in 31 matches against Peru without Neymar’s injury. Due to the COVID19 pandemic, next Saturday’s final will be held without fans, which is expected to be more challenging.
The Peruvian team will face the loser of Tuesday’s semifinals in third place on Friday in the playoffs.

Coach Ricardo Garreca said he is full of hope for the team’s performance in the Copa América.
“The key is that this team continues to overcome the adversity we face, our response. Peru has outstanding young players,” Gareca said. “We hope we have made progress, but now we must prepare for the future in the best possible way.”

At the same time, the Brazilian team will prove to be the champion of the South American team and one of the hottest. at the World Cup in Qatar next year.

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