Monday 8 July 2019

Brazil wins 2019 Copa America





Gabriel Jesus scored and assisted on goals before being sent off in Brazil's 3-0 win over Peru in the Copa America final on Sunday.


The hosts opened the scoring in the 15th minute after Gabriel Jesus slipped past two defenders and crossed the ball to Everton to finish first time past Peru keeper Pedro Gallese.






Peru equalised from Paolo Guerrero perfectly converted spot kick, after Thiago Silva was whistled for hand ball. Brazil then took the lead again with Jesus cool finish from the top of the penalty area to put the scoreline at 2-1 before the break.







Jesus was controversialy sent off in the 70th minute for a foul on Carlos Zambrano with the Man City striker being shown a second yellow card




Despite being down a man, Brazil were on the score sheet again as substitute Richarlison converted a penalty to give Brazil their ninth Copa America title.




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