ANKARA
Brazil edged out Peru 2-1 in 2015 Copa America Group C match at German Becker Stadium in Temuco, Chile on Sunday evening.
Peru took the lead in the third minute when Christian Cueva scored. Brazil equalized two minutes later star striker Neymar.
Brazilian winger Douglas Costa's winner in the 91st minute brought the glory for his team, marking a good start to Group C.
In the other match of the group, Venezuela stunned Colombia 1-0 at El Teniente Stadium in Rancagua with Jose Salomon Rondon scoring at 60’.
Two matches will be played on Monday. Ecuador will take on Bolivia, and Chile will meet Mexico.
Group C standings:
|
Team
|
P
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
GF
|
GA
|
+/-
|
Pts
|
|---|
|
1
|
Brazil
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
2
|
1
|
1
|
3
|
|
2
|
Venezuela
|
1
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
3
|
|
3
|
Peru
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
1
|
2
|
-1
|
0
|
|
4
|
Colombia
|
1
|
0
|
0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
-1
|
0
|
