Brazil beat Peru to clinch 1st Copa America title since 2007

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Tue, 2019-07-09 01:28

RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil did not need Neymar to win another Copa America title at home.

With their injured star watching from the stands at a packed Maracanã Stadium on Sunday, Brazil beat Peru 3-1 to win their first South American title since 2007.

It was Neymar’s replacement, Everton, who led the team to victory, scoring a goal and setting up another to give Brazil their ninth Copa America trophy, and fifth at home.

Gabriel Jesus and Richarlison also scored for Brazil, who have won the title every time they hosted the tournament.