Marquinhos scores late as Brazil sinks Peru

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UEFA Champions League

Central defender Marquinhos struck late as Brazil clinched a 1-0 away victory over Peru in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier here.

Brazil controlled most of the possession at Lima’s Estadio Nacional but struggled to create scoring chances against a compact and disciplined Peru defense, reports Xinhua.

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That changed, however, in the 90th minute when Paris Saint-Germain captain Marquinhos met Neymar’s corner at the near post and flicked a looping header across goalkeeper Pedro Gallese and into the far corner.

The result means Brazil remain top of the 10-team South American zone standings with six points from two matches, ahead of reigning world champions Argentina on goal difference. Peru are seventh with one point so far.

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In other South American group qualifiers on Tuesday, Argentina won 3-0 against Bolivia in La Paz, Ecuador edged to a 2-1 home win over Uruguay, Venezuela overcame Paraguay 1-0 at home and Colombia drew 0-0 with Chile in Santiago.

 (IANS)