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XtraTime Web Desk: Another top notch performance in the final and Brazil has earned the right to lift a major trophy on home soil after beating Peru 3-1 in the Copa America at the storied Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

Gabriel Jesus scored and assisted on a goal before being sent off, and Everton Soares scored one and drew a penalty for Richarlison's clincher, which gave Brazil its first Copa America title since 2007.

Playing without the injured Neymar, Brazil rolled through the competition, going 4-0-1 between the group and knockout stages without conceding a goal leading into the final. One of those wins was a 5-0 thrashing of Peru in their group finale, and the Seleção beat La Blanquirroja again, albeit with more trouble, as it looked to celebrate in front of their home fans in Rio much like they did after the gold medal match of the 2016 Olympics.