Brazil win giant battle to seal final place
Brazil secured a 2-0 win over Argentina on Tuesday night to book their place in the Copa America final.
Goals from Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus and Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino saw the tournament hosts through to the final.
Argentina did have their moments in the contest but forwards Sergio Ageuro and Lionel Messi both hit the woodwork with efforts during in the match.
Jesus struck with the opening goal of the game after 10 minutes as he managed to get on the end of Fiminio's low cross.
It was the Reds' striker who managed to put the game beyond doubt in the 71st minute when he tapped home from close range to book Brazil's place in the final.
The hosts can no look forward to facing either Peru or Chile in the final on Sunday at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.
Chile, who are looking to secure a third consecutive title, and Peru go head to head on Wednesday night.
Brazil are now 1/4 to win the Copa America, while Chile are 9/2 to lift the trophy in Rio, with Peru 14/1.
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Brazil secured a 2-0 win over Argentina on Tuesday night to book their place in the Copa America final.
Goals from Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus and Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino saw the tournament hosts through to the final.
Argentina did have their moments in the contest but forwards Sergio Ageuro and Lionel Messi both hit the woodwork with efforts during in the match.
Jesus struck with the opening goal of the game after 10 minutes as he managed to get on the end of Fiminio's low cross.
It was the Reds' striker who managed to put the game beyond doubt in the 71st minute when he tapped home from close range to book Brazil's place in the final.
The hosts can no look forward to facing either Peru or Chile in the final on Sunday at the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.
Chile, who are looking to secure a third consecutive title, and Peru go head to head on Wednesday night.
Brazil are now 1/4 to win the Copa America, while Chile are 9/2 to lift the trophy in Rio, with Peru 14/1.
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Source: bet365.com
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