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| Brazil v Peru: Copa América 2019 final – live! | Brazil v Peru: Copa América 2019 final – live! |
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| Full time: Brazil 3-1 Peru Peep peep! Brazil are champions of South America for the first time since 2007! It was a deserved victory - not just tonight but throughout the tournament. They may not be a great side, certainly not by Brazilian standards, but they are comfortably the best in South America right now. | |
| It was a fine penalty, driven hard and low to his left. It was right in the corner. Brazil deserve to win, despite that slightly surreal period either side of Gabriel Jesus’s red card. | |
| Richarlison wins the Copa America for Brazil!!! | |
| The penalty stands! The referee has twice told his VAR colleagues where to go tonight. | |
| Dear lord. You can argue the penalty decision both ways, but there’s no way it was a clear and obvious error by the referee. | |
| Everton played a one-two with Richarlison, charged into the area and was bumped over by Zambrano. It was a needless challenge because Gallese was going to get to the ball first. | |
| 87 min Peru have barely crossed the halfway line in the last five minutes. It’s a very strange end to the game - and now Brazil have a penalty for a barge on Everton! | |
| 86 min “Eder on for Brazil,” notes Simon McMahon. “It’s 1982 all over again! 4-1 ...” | |
| 86 min Another Peru change - Polo on, Carrillo off. | |
| 85 min Brazil are killing the game with ease, and Peru are getting increasingly frustrated. | |
| 84 min “Madrid has a big Peruvian community, especially in working class areas of the city, so you see quite a lot of Peru shirts at Estadio de Vallecas (or spelt Vallekas if you’re cool),” says Christian. “I’ve just come home from a Peruvian restaurant where they had the game on. Big party atmosphere, packed with people cheering. I’m so old and boring that despite my intentions to join in with it all, I felt tired and left 10 minutes before kick off. I’m at home drinking beer on the sofa as usual now.” | |
| 83 min Peru, despite having the extra man, are struggling to put Brazil under sustained pressure. Advincula is booked for a body check on Everton. | |
| 82 min Advincula tried to hold off Everton, who went down holding his face. There was contact but it wasn’t intentional, and play continues. Peru make another change, with Gonzales replacing Tapia. | |
| 81 min Peru move the ball smartly from right to left. Flores drifts over a dangerous cross that is headed away, and now the Brazil players are trying to get someone sent off, Advincula I think. | |
| 79 min Peru make their first change, with Raul Ruidiaz replacing Yotun. | |
| 78 min “Not sure he deserved the second yellow but he could be in a LOT of trouble for his gesture suggesting the referee is on the take (unless, of course, I was the only one who noticed it),” says David Marriott. “Niggly game though, isn’t it?” | |
| Ah yes, I noticed that gesture but didn’t register it. His noggin had completely gone at that point. | |
| 77 min Eder Militao replaces Coutinho. Since being reduced to 10 men, Brazil have punted jogo bonito straight over the stands. | |
| 75 min Richarlison replaces Roberto Firmino. Gabriel Jesus’s second yellow card was for jumping into Zambrano, who had flattened him moments earlier. It looked a bit harsh to me. A camera shows Jesus sitting on a step inside the stadium, crying his eyes out. | |
| 74 min What an effort from Flores! A defensive clearance came to him 25 yards from goal, and after controlling the ball he swished a beautiful half-volley just wide of goal. I’m not sure Alisson would have got there. | |
| 73 min A half chance for Peru! Trauco’s stinging shot from a tight angle is shovelled round the post by Alisson. Out of nothing, Peru have an incredible chance to achieve immortality. | |
| 71 min I’m not even sure what that was for. Jesus was fuming, and took an age to leave the field. | |
| 70 min Oh my goodness. Gabriel Jesus has been given a second yellow card, and Brazil are down to 10 men! | |
| 68 min Zambrano is booked for flattening Gabriel Jesus. | |
| 67 min Carrillo’s cross is put behind for a corner. This is Peru’s best spell of the whole game. | |
| 66 min An excellent inswinging free-kick from Yotun is superbly headed away by Thiago Silva. That was a fine, commanding bit of defending. | 66 min An excellent inswinging free-kick from Yotun is superbly headed away by Thiago Silva. That was a fine, commanding bit of defending. |
| 65 min Alisson puts Brazil under a bit of pressure with a poor pass towards Alex Sandro that Carrillo ushers out of play for a throw-in. Peru need to stay in the game for as long as possible in the hope that Brazil will get the jitters. | 65 min Alisson puts Brazil under a bit of pressure with a poor pass towards Alex Sandro that Carrillo ushers out of play for a throw-in. Peru need to stay in the game for as long as possible in the hope that Brazil will get the jitters. |
| 62 min A stylish, penetrative run from Cueva, who beats two players on the edge of the area before stabbing a pass towards Guerrero. It’s hoofed away by Thiago Silva (I think). | 62 min A stylish, penetrative run from Cueva, who beats two players on the edge of the area before stabbing a pass towards Guerrero. It’s hoofed away by Thiago Silva (I think). |
| 61 min “I may be ill,” says Niall Mullen, “but I definitely prefer the 1986 West Germany kit.” | 61 min “I may be ill,” says Niall Mullen, “but I definitely prefer the 1986 West Germany kit.” |
| I’m a big fan of an off-kilter logo, but it’s not enough to elevate it above 1990, for mine. | I’m a big fan of an off-kilter logo, but it’s not enough to elevate it above 1990, for mine. |
| 60 min “Given the feistiness and energy of this Brazil unit, do you think Neymar would actually improve it?” says JP. “I feel that there is definitely a calculation to be made, balancing ability against temperament and team-mindedness.” | 60 min “Given the feistiness and energy of this Brazil unit, do you think Neymar would actually improve it?” says JP. “I feel that there is definitely a calculation to be made, balancing ability against temperament and team-mindedness.” |
| Surely, in modern football, the question is: will Tite improve Neymar’s side? | Surely, in modern football, the question is: will Tite improve Neymar’s side? |
| 59 min Coutinho’s stinging shot from inside the D is blocked. He looks desperate to score. | 59 min Coutinho’s stinging shot from inside the D is blocked. He looks desperate to score. |
| 57 min It feels like a third Brazilian goal is in the post. Everton plays the ball back to Alex Sandro, whose fast, first-time cross is headed wide at the near post by the stooping Firmino. | 57 min It feels like a third Brazilian goal is in the post. Everton plays the ball back to Alex Sandro, whose fast, first-time cross is headed wide at the near post by the stooping Firmino. |
| 56 min “I’ve always loved Peru, and their kit,” says Phil Grey. “As a kid I’d wear a white T shirt and borrow my mother’s red belt and wear it diagonally over one shoulder and pretend to be Cubillas. Do you know if he’s there tonight, at the Maracana?” | 56 min “I’ve always loved Peru, and their kit,” says Phil Grey. “As a kid I’d wear a white T shirt and borrow my mother’s red belt and wear it diagonally over one shoulder and pretend to be Cubillas. Do you know if he’s there tonight, at the Maracana?” |
| I’ve no idea, but I hope so. And I hope you’re wearing a red belt over one shoulder in tribute. | I’ve no idea, but I hope so. And I hope you’re wearing a red belt over one shoulder in tribute. |
| 54 min: A double chance for Brazil! First Coutinho went a glorious solo run, only to shoot from the edge of the area when he should have played in Gabriel Jesus. His shot was blocked and the ball rebounded to Jesus, who eased it forward to give Firmino what looked a simple chance. Instead he dragged a tame shot well wide of the far post. | 54 min: A double chance for Brazil! First Coutinho went a glorious solo run, only to shoot from the edge of the area when he should have played in Gabriel Jesus. His shot was blocked and the ball rebounded to Jesus, who eased it forward to give Firmino what looked a simple chance. Instead he dragged a tame shot well wide of the far post. |
| 54 min “Hello Rob,” says Avitaj Mitra. “I don’t see VAR surviving for more than a couple of years, unless changes are made to the handball law. (Not blaming VAR, just that the current law is utter nonsense, and almost everything looks like a penalty in slow motion.) Views?” | 54 min “Hello Rob,” says Avitaj Mitra. “I don’t see VAR surviving for more than a couple of years, unless changes are made to the handball law. (Not blaming VAR, just that the current law is utter nonsense, and almost everything looks like a penalty in slow motion.) Views?” |
| My view is that VAR in its current form is an egregious shambles, and will stay that way until everyone learns the meaning of the phrase “clear and obvious”. I’m not against it in principle – it works in other sports – but it needed to be trialled for at least another decade before it was ready. I think it’s here to stay, though; nobody will have the courage to put it back in its box, where it belongs. But that’s just my opinion. | My view is that VAR in its current form is an egregious shambles, and will stay that way until everyone learns the meaning of the phrase “clear and obvious”. I’m not against it in principle – it works in other sports – but it needed to be trialled for at least another decade before it was ready. I think it’s here to stay, though; nobody will have the courage to put it back in its box, where it belongs. But that’s just my opinion. |
| 53 min Thiago Silva is booked for a hack at Cueva. | 53 min Thiago Silva is booked for a hack at Cueva. |
| 51 min A lovely effort from Coutinho, whose rising drive across goal flashes this far past the top corner. | 51 min A lovely effort from Coutinho, whose rising drive across goal flashes this far past the top corner. |
| 49 min Tapia takes a yellow card for the team, dragging Coutinho down to stop a Brazil counter-attack. | 49 min Tapia takes a yellow card for the team, dragging Coutinho down to stop a Brazil counter-attack. |
| 48 min Some early pressure from Brazil. A corner is taken short to Alex Sandro, whose cross is headed away. Dani Alves picks up the loose ball and tries to score from 40 yards. No. | 48 min Some early pressure from Brazil. A corner is taken short to Alex Sandro, whose cross is headed away. Dani Alves picks up the loose ball and tries to score from 40 yards. No. |
| 47 min “Speaking once again as a Liverpool dan, it’s great to be able to enjoy Gabriel Jesus’ skill (and any Alison brinkmanship) without consternation,” says JP. “Helluva player.” | 47 min “Speaking once again as a Liverpool dan, it’s great to be able to enjoy Gabriel Jesus’ skill (and any Alison brinkmanship) without consternation,” says JP. “Helluva player.” |
| 46 min Peep peep! Brazil begin the second half. | 46 min Peep peep! Brazil begin the second half. |
| Half-time reading | Half-time reading |
| Manchester United go for potential but can Solskjær nurture it? | Paul Doyle | Manchester United go for potential but can Solskjær nurture it? | Paul Doyle |
| Half-time chit chat | Half-time chit chat |
| “Except Scotland aren’t Brazil, are they?” says Simon McMahon. | “Except Scotland aren’t Brazil, are they?” says Simon McMahon. |
| Peep peep! Brazil deserve to lead at half-time, but their second goal was a cruel blow to Peru so soon after their equaliser. Paolo Guerrero is almost in tears as he walks off the field. | Peep peep! Brazil deserve to lead at half-time, but their second goal was a cruel blow to Peru so soon after their equaliser. Paolo Guerrero is almost in tears as he walks off the field. |
| The goal stemmed from the defensive industry of Firmino, who nicked the ball off a Peruvian player near the halfway line. His tackle diverted the ball to Arthur, who skedaddled into space and played a short through pass to Gabriel Jesus just inside the area. Zambrano slipped, which gave Jesus just enough time to drag a disguised low shot across Gallese and into the far corner. Lovely finish. | The goal stemmed from the defensive industry of Firmino, who nicked the ball off a Peruvian player near the halfway line. His tackle diverted the ball to Arthur, who skedaddled into space and played a short through pass to Gabriel Jesus just inside the area. Zambrano slipped, which gave Jesus just enough time to drag a disguised low shot across Gallese and into the far corner. Lovely finish. |
| Brazil are back in front! | Brazil are back in front! |
| 45+1 min “Peru equalised just on half-time,” says Simon McMahon. “It’s 1978 all over again. Let’s all watch Grease together!!” | 45+1 min “Peru equalised just on half-time,” says Simon McMahon. “It’s 1978 all over again. Let’s all watch Grease together!!” |
| 45 min That goal wasn’t against the run of play; it was affront to the run of play. Peru, quite rightly, will not give a solitary fig about that. They are level in the Copa America final! | 45 min That goal wasn’t against the run of play; it was affront to the run of play. Peru, quite rightly, will not give a solitary fig about that. They are level in the Copa America final! |
| Guerrero scores! He passes the ball calmly to his right, sending Alisson the wrong way. | Guerrero scores! He passes the ball calmly to his right, sending Alisson the wrong way. |
| And rightly so. The VAR check was absurd and unnecessary. | And rightly so. The VAR check was absurd and unnecessary. |
| Well, this is ludicrous. | Well, this is ludicrous. |
| It was given for handball against Thiago Silva, who fell as he tried to tackle Cueva. The ball hit his hand, and under the revised law that’s a penalty. | It was given for handball against Thiago Silva, who fell as he tried to tackle Cueva. The ball hit his hand, and under the revised law that’s a penalty. |
| 41 min Well that has changed things. | 41 min Well that has changed things. |
| 39 min A better move from Peru ends when Guerrero goes over in the Brazil area. There were no appeals for a penalty from the Peru players. | 39 min A better move from Peru ends when Guerrero goes over in the Brazil area. There were no appeals for a penalty from the Peru players. |
| 36 min: Good chance for Firmino! After another classy passing move, Alex Sandro curled a booming cross beyond the far post, where Firmino got above Trauco and thumped a header over the bar. Trauco just about did enough to ensure Firmino could not get over the top of the ball. | 36 min: Good chance for Firmino! After another classy passing move, Alex Sandro curled a booming cross beyond the far post, where Firmino got above Trauco and thumped a header over the bar. Trauco just about did enough to ensure Firmino could not get over the top of the ball. |
| 36 min “I don’t want to sound inflammatory, but Niall Mullen is an ill man if he genuinely doesn’t see the beauty in West Germany’s 1990 kit,” inflames Matt Dony. “I don’t have fond memories of that team, but that kit still looks wonderful. Admittedly, it’s no ‘Crown Paints’, but pretty darn spiffing nonetheless.” | 36 min “I don’t want to sound inflammatory, but Niall Mullen is an ill man if he genuinely doesn’t see the beauty in West Germany’s 1990 kit,” inflames Matt Dony. “I don’t have fond memories of that team, but that kit still looks wonderful. Admittedly, it’s no ‘Crown Paints’, but pretty darn spiffing nonetheless.” |
| 35 min Everton goes on a thrilling run down the left, beating Avincula twice before Zambrano comes across to clear. | 35 min Everton goes on a thrilling run down the left, beating Avincula twice before Zambrano comes across to clear. |
| 34 min Peru are a game bunch, but so far Brazil have had a bit too much nous. They have kept the Peru attack at arm’s length throughout the match. | 34 min Peru are a game bunch, but so far Brazil have had a bit too much nous. They have kept the Peru attack at arm’s length throughout the match. |