Copa America: Lucas Paqueta sends Brazil into final after win over Peru

 

Brazil defeated Peru 1-0 in the Copa America semi-final on Tuesday morning.

In the first half, Lucas Paqueta scored the game's sole goal, ensuring Brazil's qualification for the Copa America final ahead of Peru.

As hosts Brazil defeated Peru at the Olympic Stadium, Neymar put up Paqueta to score the game's only goal.

The semi-final was a rematch of the previous final, which was won on home soil by a Brazil side without injured Neymar two years ago.

Brazil will face either Argentina or Colombia in the final on July 11 at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Maracana stadium.

Argentina and Colombia will tackle each other in the semi-final on Wednesday morning.