Peru were thrashed 0-5 in their last group match against Brazil, but they became a rejuvenated team after the humiliation. They edged past Uruguay with a 5-4 penalty shoot-out win in the quarter-finals before ending Chile’s journey.
Peru's players celebrate after defeating Chile 3-0 in their Copa America football tournament semi-final match at the Gremio Arena in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on July 3, 2019. (Photo by Raul ARBOLEDA / AFP)
Peru dazed defending champions Chile 3-0 in the semifinals of the Copa America to face Brazil in the final which is scheduled to be held on Monday, according to the IST.
On Wednesday, Peru notched up a convincing win, thanks to goals from Edison Flores in the 21st minute, Yoshimar Yotun in the 38th minute, and Paolo Guerrero in the 91st minute and their reward will be a rematch against host team Brazil in the final.
Peru took the lead when Flores seized his chance inside the box and struck home. A goal by Yotun made it 2-0 and provided the Peruvians with an upper hand in the game. Veteran striker Guerrero then hit the third goal in the injury time to seal the game for Peru.
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Though Chile had more than two-third possession on the ball, it were the Peruvians who converted their half-chances into goals.
Notably, Peru were thrashed 0-5 in their last group match against Brazil, but they became a rejuvenated team after the humiliation. They edged past Uruguay with a 5-4 penalty shoot-out win in the quarter-finals before ending Chile’s journey.
The stunning victory stopped Chile’s golden generation from challenging for a third straight title, following their triumphs over Argentina in 2015 and 2016 finals.
Peru will face Brazil — who reached the final beating Argentina 2-0 on Wednesday (IST) — in the final in Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana stadium while Chile will play against Argentina for the third place in Sao Paulo on Sunday.
(With agency inputs)
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