The third was the charm for Peru against Brazil

“In the development of the game I don't know if we deserved to win, it was very disputed and Brazil had the best chances of scoring. But because of the wear and tear of the boys, I think we win well in intensity and we can give even more, ”said Peru coach Ricardo Gareca.

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The third was the charm for those led by Ricardo Gareca, who faced Scratch Du Oro for the third time in less than three months, the most recent had been the Copa América final last July.

With Neymar already on the court, Peru won. Between applause, the Brazilian star entered the field at minute 63. The Peruvian goal came as a result of a header by Luis Abram on a ball stopped at 85.

“Neymar is one of the best players in the world, that nobody can discuss. Entered with desire and eager to participate. It came from an intense match against Colombia, ”added Gareca.

Dani Alves, today from the bench after playing against Colombia, knew that Peru would not make things easy for them, beyond the absence of their scorer, Paolo Guerrero.

“We knew that it was going to be a very tough game, with a revenge profile because we had won them in the last two games, it was not going to be friendly at all and in the end they managed to win the game,” the Brazilian defender shared.

Both previous matches had been victories for Brazil. On June 22 with a 5-0 score in the Copa América group stage, and once again, in the final of the South American event, 3-1.

“We have an incredible group of players, we are very happy with them. It gives us peace of mind to have players of these characteristics. Gallese was one of the figures because he took hands by hand at key moments of the game, ”Gareca praised his players for the result against the green amarela.

The gallery reflected a superiority of Peruvian fans who celebrated what happened. There was an emotional moment at the end of the game, when the players thanked the fans present while singing with Peru, emblematic theme of the Peruvian team, which sounded in the speakers of the building.

THE RETURN OF NEYMAR WITH BRAZIL

Neymar returned with the Brazilian national team for this FIFA date, after a three-month absence due to an ankle injury, which took him away from the Copa América that they played and won on local soil.

Against Colombia, the star attacker played 90 minutes, while against Peru, he entered in exchange for 63.

"Neymar is happy, he is a great player, we know that it is very important for us, little by little he is taking on more rhythm of play and it is very important for us," his compatriot Casemiro finished regarding the return of Neymar.