Canada team defeats Peru and achieves first victory in the Copa América

After losing in the debut to Argentina, O Canada faced the match against Peru like a final. The first half was disputed. Peru had a goal Lapadula canceled due to offside. The attacker of Caglarifrom Italy, was the most dangerous player on the Peruvian side and before half-time he even kicked a ball that skimmed the opponent's post.

In the second stage after 13 minutes Miguel Araujo was expelled for violent entry into Shaffelburg. With an extra player, Canada started to have more possession of the ball, and had more space on the field. And it was by taking advantage of one of these gaps that, in a counterattack, the ball arrived in Jonathan David. In his fiftieth match with the national team, the forward Lille, from France, did not waste. 1 to 0.

Near the end both had chances to score. Canada almost extended their lead, but Oluwaseyi stopped at the goalkeeper Gallese. On the other side, two old acquaintances of the Brazilian fans appeared. Former Sao Paulo and Santos player, Christian Cueva got it the first time but Crepeau made the save. And the endless PaoloWarrior, who passed through Corinthians, Flamengo, Internacional and Avaí also tried and also stopped in Crepeau.

With the victory, Canada reached 3 points, in second place in group A. Peru continues with 1 point. The Canadians close the first phase against Chilein Orlando, on Saturday, 29. The South Americans also play in Florida, against the current world and Copa América champions, Argentina.