Brazil crash out of Copa America in controversial circumstance
– Brazil have crashed out of Copa America 2016 at the group stage
– This is the first time the Samba boys will exit at group stage since 1987
Brazil have crashed out of the Copa America at the group stage after a 1 – 0 defeat to Peru in controversial circumstances.
Substitute Raul Ruidiaz scored late in the last group game for the two teams via an apparent handball but despite the referee consulting with his assistants for over four minutes he still gave the goal.
Brazil crashed out of the 2016 Copa America after a 1 – 0 defeat against Peru
This is the first time since 1987 that Brazil has failed to progress from the group stage as Peru went through with Ecuador.
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In farcical scenes, referee Andres Cunha awarded Ruidiaz’s 75th-minute goal, only to then consult with his linesman and after almost five minutes of discussions amid protests from Brazil, which only needed a draw to advance, the decision was upheld.
Elias almost salvaged the required draw but the unmarked midfielder failed to score inside the six-yard box with three minutes to play.
Brazil coach Dunga did not pick the likes of Marcelo, Thiago Silva, Neymar, David Luiz, Firmino for the competition.
Brazil join another powerhouse Uruguay in exiting the 2016 Copa America at the group stage.
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