Beat Peru 1-0, Brazil To 2021 Copa America Final

Brasil Vs Peru (Twitter @copaamerica)

JAKARTA - Brazil advanced to the 2021 Copa America final after a narrow 1-0 win over Peru at the Estadio Olímpico Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Tuesday, July 6 morning.

Lucas Paqueta was again the hero of Brazil's victory in the match after his lone goal against Chile sent them into the semifinals.

Meanwhile, Peru drew 3-3 and eventually won 4-3 on penalties over Paraguay to reach the semifinals.

The duel immediately went interesting early in the first half. Brazil threatened the 8th minute, Paqueta provided a sharp pass to Richarlison in the penalty box.

Receiving the ball successfully, Richarlison got past Gallese and provided a one-two with Neymar. However, the PSG player's final finish was still wide of the goal post.

Brazil threatened again in the 21st minute through Casemiro's long-range shot but the ball was parried by Peru goalkeeper Gallese.

After several times putting pressure on Peru, Brazil finally managed to score in the 35th minute through Paqueta's close-range shot.

Starting from the action of Neymar messing up the Peru defense, he then provided a pass to Paqueta before releasing a shot with his left foot. Score 1-0 to Brazil.

#CopaAmerica FIM DO JOGO! @cbf_futebol venceu Peru por 1-0 com goal de Lucas Paquetá¡FINAL DEL PARTIDO! Brasil venció 1-0 a @SeleccionPeru con gol de Lucas Paquetá🇧🇷 Brasil Perú #VibraElContinente #VibraOContinente pic.twitter.com/xMSaOdpEGM

— Copa América (@CopaAmerica) July 6, 2021

Peru who tried to equalize are still struggling with Brazil's dominance in midfield.

Some of the opportunities they built were always thwarted by the samba team players. The score remains until the first half is over.

In the second half, Peru appeared more aggressive. In the 49th minute, Gianluca Lapadula received a through from Yotun on the right side of the Brazilian defense before unleashing a left-footed shot.

However, Ederson made a great save and the Brazil goal was still safe.

In the 61st minute, Peru threatened Ederson's goal through Raziel Garcia's kick.

The Liverpool goalkeeper was able to ward off the ball, but the ball vomited towards the middle of the penalty box. Lapadula tried to pounce, but Marquinhos was there first to throw the ball.

#CopaAmérica Brasil 1 0 Perú ️ 75'⚽ Paquetá (34')#VibraElContinente #VibraOContinente pic.twitter.com/rdoePnJcXt

— Copa América (@CopaAmerica) July 6, 2021

In the second half, Brazil played more defensively. There has been no chance of them endangering the Peru goal until the 70th minute.

Meanwhile, Peru continues to apply pressure. In the 81st minute, Callens headed the ball using Yotun's cross. Unfortunately, the ball is still too wide from the right post.

Peru continues to provide attacks. However, the final finishing that was less than optimal made them fail to equalize.

The referee finally blew the long whistle and Brazil qualified for the final after winning 1-0.

Lineup:

Brazil (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Danilo, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Renan Lodi; Fred, Casemiro; Everton, Lucas Paqueta, Richarlison; Neymar.

Peru (5-4-1): Pedro Gallese; Alexander Callens, Christian Ramos, Alexander Santamaria; Aldo Corzo, Sergio Pena, Renato Tapia, Yoshimar Yotun, Miguel Trauco; Christian Cueva; Gianluca Lapadula.