Copa America: Neymar moves closer to Pele's record as Brazil thrash Peru

Updated : Jun 18, 2021 16:48
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Editorji News Desk

Brazil continued their dominant display at the Copa America, as they thrashed Peru 4-0 on Friday to make it 2 wins from as many outings. 

Alex Sandro put Brazil ahead in just the 12th minute but Peru did well to not concede a goal after that till half-time. Neymar then netted his 68th goal for his country and moved to within nine goals of Pele's all-time scoring record for Brazil. Substitutes Ribeiro and Richarlison added late goals to send Brazil top of Group B. 

Brazil has now scored 7 goals in 2 games in the competition without conceding even once and will face Colombia next on June 23.

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