Peru looked the most dangerous side early, attacking the ball with more urgency and threatening to suffocate Brazil with their high defensive line.

The hosts netted against the run of play in the 15th minute when a Jesus cross from the right found Everton, who left goalkeeper Pedro Gallese with no chance with his fizzing shot from 12 yards. The 23-year-old's strike made him the tournament's leading scorer with three goals

The goal changed the tone of the match as Brazil began to dominate possession and foray forward with more authority. They should have doubled their lead in the 37th minute when Roberto Firmino latched onto an Alex Sandro cross only to head his effort over the bar.

However Peru regathered their composure and were awarded a penalty in the 41st minute. Referee Roberto Tobar consulted the video assistant referee before ruling that Thiago Silva handled the ball following a Christian Cueva cross. Guerrero sent Alisson the wrong way as he also took his personal scoring tally this tournament to three goals.

The Selecao wrested back the lead when Arthur dispossessed Yoshimar Yotun and rolled a deft pass to Jesus, who made no mistake with an angled finish just before halftime.

Brazil continued to dictate terms after halftime. Philippe Coutinho twice had chances to extend their lead but sent a 20-yard effort whistling over the bar and then had a shot blocked when he had the option of passing to an unmarked Jesus. Firmino then guided a header wide after another probing Sandro cross.

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