• Brazil's Dani Alves lifts up the trophy as Brazil celebrate their success. AP Photo
    Brazil's Dani Alves lifts up the trophy as Brazil celebrate their success. AP Photo
  • It was the first time since 2007 that Brazil had won the Copa America. AFP
    It was the first time since 2007 that Brazil had won the Copa America. AFP
  • The success sparked jubilant scenes at the Macarena Stadium. AFP
    The success sparked jubilant scenes at the Macarena Stadium. AFP
  • Brazil's goalkeeper Alisson raises the trophy. AFP
    Brazil's goalkeeper Alisson raises the trophy. AFP
  • Brazil's next target will be winning the World Cup for the first time since 2002 in 2022. AP Photo
    Brazil's next target will be winning the World Cup for the first time since 2002 in 2022. AP Photo
  • Celebrations went on for a long time in Rio as the Brazil players enjoyed their moment of victory. AFP
    Celebrations went on for a long time in Rio as the Brazil players enjoyed their moment of victory. AFP
  • Gabriel Jesus is sent off for Brazil. AP Photo
    Gabriel Jesus is sent off for Brazil. AP Photo
  • Peru's Andre Carrillo and Brazil's Alex Sandro vie for the ball. AFP
    Peru's Andre Carrillo and Brazil's Alex Sandro vie for the ball. AFP
  • Peru's Paolo Guerrero and Brazil's Everton enjoy an aerial duel. AFP
    Peru's Paolo Guerrero and Brazil's Everton enjoy an aerial duel. AFP
  • Peru's Paolo Guerrero is fouled by Jesus. AFP
    Peru's Paolo Guerrero is fouled by Jesus. AFP
  • A Brazil's supporter watches the Copa America final. AFP
    A Brazil's supporter watches the Copa America final. AFP
  • It was a tough night for Peru fans. AFP
    It was a tough night for Peru fans. AFP
  • Brazil supporters had plenty to cheer. AP Photo
    Brazil supporters had plenty to cheer. AP Photo
  • Peru's Paolo Guerrero goes for the ball with Brazil players Marquinho, right, and Arthur. AP Photo
    Peru's Paolo Guerrero goes for the ball with Brazil players Marquinho, right, and Arthur. AP Photo
  • Philippe Coutinho is challenged by Peru's Miguel Trauco. Getty
    Philippe Coutinho is challenged by Peru's Miguel Trauco. Getty
  • Peru's fans watching the game in Lima react to the defeat. AFP
    Peru's fans watching the game in Lima react to the defeat. AFP
  • Peru's players reflect on their loss. AP Photo
    Peru's players reflect on their loss. AP Photo
  • Dani Alves celebrates with fans. Getty
    Dani Alves celebrates with fans. Getty
  • Brazil manager Tite celebrates winning the Copa America with his children. Reuters
    Brazil manager Tite celebrates winning the Copa America with his children. Reuters
  • Peru's coach Ricardo Gareca leaves the field with his Peru players after the award ceremony. AP Photo
    Peru's coach Ricardo Gareca leaves the field with his Peru players after the award ceremony. AP Photo
  • Manager Tite celebrates Brazil's success. Getty
    Manager Tite celebrates Brazil's success. Getty
  • Peru's players acknowledge the crowd. AFP
    Peru's players acknowledge the crowd. AFP
  • Brazil players applaud the Peru team. Reuters
    Brazil players applaud the Peru team. Reuters

Everton, Gabriel Jesus and Richarlison score as Brazil win first Copa America title since 2007


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Gabriel Jesus was sent off as 10-man Brazil lifted the Copa America for the ninth time with a 3-1 victory over Peru.

The Manchester City striker was dismissed for two bookable offences either side of half-time, having earlier set up Everton's opener and then scored the second himself after Paolo Guerrero had levelled with a penalty at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.

His premature departure left Brazil to fight out a tense conclusion during which substitute Richarlison struck from the spot to claim the trophy for the fifth time on home soil.

Tite's men who took the lead with 16 minutes gone when Jesus created space for himself down the right before crossing for striker Everton to volley home.

Brazil assumed control as Peru's efforts to respond yielded little and Philippe Coutinho fired just wide after latching on to a Roberto Firmino cross.

Peru were back in it a minute before the break when, after defender Thiago Silva was adjudged to have handled inside the box as he slid into a challenge, Guerrero sent Alisson the wrong way from the spot.

However, Brazil restored their lead in stoppage time when Jesus swept home Firmino's cross to bring an end to an eventful first half.

Coutinho and Firmino both went close as the hosts attempted to kill the game off immediately after the restart.

But Jesus' evening took a turn for the worse with 20 minutes remaining when he was sent off for a second bookable offence following a challenge on Carlos Zambrano, having been booked before the break for a foul on Yoshimar Yotun.

Peru sensed an opportunity, but their hopes died when Richarlison converted from 12 yards with two minutes remaining after Everton had been felled by Zambrano.