Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Copa America final between hosts Brazil and underdogs Peru. Fresh from beating Argentina 2-0 in the semi-final. Brazil are hoping to land their first major trophy since 2007. Standing in their way is Peru - a team they trounced 5-0 in the group stages a fortnight ago. Ricardo Gareca's side have improved significantly, however, reaching the final by knocking out Uruguay and thrashing Chile 3-0 in the semis. Who will be crowned Copa America winners 2019? Stay with us for a night of intriguing drama.
Copa América / Matchday 1
Maracanã / 07.07.2019
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- Everton(15')
- G. Jesus(45+3')
- Richarlison(90' PEN)
- P. Guerrero(44' PEN)
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Updated 07/07/2019 at 22:59 GMT+1
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End of 2nd Half
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FULL-TIME: BRAZIL ARE THE WINNERS OF THE 2019 Copa America! In a match that almost had it all, Tite's men run out worthy victors. Everton, Gabriel Jesus and a Richarlison penalty does the damage.
90'+5
The party is about to start... Brazil are almost there. It would be their fifth Copa America title on home soil...
90'+3
Brazil sub: Just to make sure of the victory, the defensive minded Allan replaces Everton.
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Allan
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Everton
Brazil
Goals1
On target1
Fouls1
Fouls against5
90'
Inevitably, Richarlison is booked for the removal of his shirt, not that he will care one bit.
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Yellow card
Richarlison
Brazil
Goals1
On target1
Yellow Cards1
Fouls2
90'
GOAL! Brazil 3-1 Peru: Richarlison drills the ball into the bottom corner, ripping off his shirt and sending the supporters wild! Brazil are now the 2019 Copa America winners, surely! Job done.
Penalty
Richarlison
Brazil
Goals1
On target1
Fouls2
Penalties1
88'
Richarlison to take...
87'
PENALTY TO BRAZIL! Everton's mazy run is ended by the shoulder of Zambrano. The defender clatters into the youngster inside the box quite needlessly as he had just overrun the ball. The referee points to the spot, checks with VAR and then decides the penalty must stand.
86'
Peru sub: It's a final roll of the dice from Peru as Andy Polo comes on for Carrillo.
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A. Polo
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A. Carrillo
Peru
Fouls3
85'
Brazil are edging towards the 90th minute mark without withstanding too much pressure. They're well on course to landing that long awaited trophy.
84'
Yellow card! Advincula hacks down Everton to prevent a Brazil breakaway and deservedly goes into the book.
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Yellow card
L. Advíncula
Peru
Yellow Cards1
Fouls4
Fouls against1
Free Kicks1
82'
Peru sub: They're going for this. Christofer Gonzales comes on for Tapia.
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C. Gonzáles
Peru
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R. Tapia
Peru
Yellow Cards1
Fouls2
Fouls against3
Wide2
80'
Everton goes down holding his face after a coming together, but the referee tells him to get to his feet.
78'
Peru sub: Peru's first change sees Raul Ruidiaz replace Yotun.
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R. Ruidíaz
Peru
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Y. Yotún
Peru
Fouls1
Fouls against2
Free Kicks5
Corners2
77'
Brazil sub: And now Coutinho makes way for Eder Militao.
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É. Militão
Brazil
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P. Coutinho
Brazil
Blocked Shots2
Fouls1
Fouls against1
Wide2
75'
Brazil sub: Richarlison replaces Firmino as Tite reshuffles his attack. Jesus is shown backstage in a flood of tears.
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Richarlison
Brazil
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R. Firmino
Brazil
Fouls2
Wide3
74'
That's not far away! Brazil can only clear as far as Flores 20 yards from goal and his first-time shot has Alisson scurrying across his goal. It's just wide.
73'
Peru go close! Yotun sneaks in behind the Brazil defence on the left, but from an acute angle he can only force Alisson into a save at his near post.
71'
Now then, how will that change things? Will Peru find a second wind now with their man advantage?
70'
JESUS IS SENT OFF! Wow. A second bookable offence and the best player on the pitch tonight is given his marching orders. It's incredibly harsh. The Man City forward had his eyes firmly focused on the ball while challenging for a high ball, but receives the yellow card for barging into his opponent.
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Red card
G. Jesus
Brazil
Goals1
Assists1
On target1
Yellow Cards2
69'
Remarkably, there have been no changes in personnel at this stage of the game.