Lucas Pacquiao scored Brazil’s only goal of the semi-final against Chile in the quarter-finals. The player’s goal came from an opportunity prepared by Neymar.
Reigning champions Brazil reach Copa America final Brazil enters the final with a goalless draw against Peru. This is the second time in a row that Brazil has reached the Copa final. Brazil will face the winners of the Argentina-Colombia semi-final tomorrow morning. After many years, Argentina – Brazil are preparing for the Copa del Rey finals.
Lucas Pacquiao, who scored Brazil’s goal against Chile earlier in the quarter – finals, also scored the only goal of the semis. The player’s goal came from an opportunity prepared by Neymar.
Brazil and Peru made changes to the team that played in the last match. Gabriel Jesസ്യs, who was suspended for a red card in the last match, was replaced by Lucas Pacquiao and Roberto Firmino was replaced by Everton in the final XI. Peru also dropped Collins to replace the suspended Andre Carrillo.
Brazil controlled the game with confidence and opened the scoring in the eighth minute. Pacquiao split the Peruvian defense and gave Neymar a back heel through Richardson. Had a great chance but missed through Neymar’s outside shot.
Brazil then reduced the game to Peru’s half. They came up with a series of advances and were testing the Peruvian goalie Galസs. In the 19th minute, Brazil scored two goals from an attempt. But the Peruvian goalie blocked both attempts with an incredible reflex. Neymar took a shot from Point Blanc’s pass from Pacquiao, but Galese blocked it and Richardson took the ball again.
Peru, meanwhile, made a breakthrough on the Brazilian side but were unable to reach the target. Brazil took the lead in the 35th minute. Richardson got the ball from the Peruvian’s leg and gave it to Neymar. Neymar came forward with the ball and flicked the ball to Pacquiao, who was standing in the middle of the box, past the Peruvian defenders. Adjusting the ball with one shot, Pacquiao’s shot went wide of the post and into the net, subduing Gales. Peru tried to equalize but Brazil stood firm.
Peru made two changes in the second half. Unable to create much chances in the first half, they started attacking in the second half. With this, the Brazilian defense rate and goalie Ederson were busy. Garcia, who replaced Lapadula and Cueva with advances, also occasionally roared into the Brazilian box. The steady Brazilian goalie and defense defended it all skillfully. Ederson, who saved Lapadula’s shot in the 49th minute, also saved Brazil’s shot in the 61st minute with a shot from Raziel Garcia.
After trailing by one in the second half, Brazil slowly began to regain their dominance. With the game back in Brazil’s hands, Peru started to score. Meanwhile, in the 71st minute, Brazil argued for a penalty for Richardson falling into the box, but the referee did not allow it.
Unlike in the first half, Peru came out on top in the second half. So advances were coming to the other side as well. In the 80th minute of the game, Peru got a free kick from near the Brazil box on a foul by Pacquiao. Collens jumped up and headed for Yodun’s cross from the left, but the player’s weak header went wide of the post.
Brazil went on the defensive in the final minutes and eventually advanced to the final with a one-goal lead.
