The 8 times Copa America Champions have been eliminated from the competition after a controversial goal in the dying minutes of the game was allowed by the Center referee. The goal which was scored in the 74th minutes of the game after Peru’s Andy Polo sent a cross from the right wing of the pitch to the center of the Brazilian goalpost and was converted by substitute Raul Ruidiaz with the hand into the post.
While Coach Dunga's men started protesting furiously to the Uruguayan referee Andres Cunha decision; the Peruvians went celebrating.
The referee ruled the goal out at first with Peru joining in the protest, which protracted for close to five minutes, with the Center referee taking directives over his earpiece from an unknown third party.
Eventually the handball goal was allowed with the Peruvians jubilating at the expense of the Brazilians.
- Brazilians Protesting Against the Goal
After six minutes of stoppage time Andres Cunha ended the game with Peru winning the match by alone goal to nil.
The last time Brazil was sent home in the group stages was in 1987 when Argentina hosted the competition and was won by Uruguay.
Peru and Ecuador have gained qualification into the quarter finals of the competition with seven (7) and Five (5) points respectively.
Whiles Peru will lock horns with Colombia in the quarter finals on June 17, Ecuador will take on host nation USA.
By: Emmanuel Dzivenu/Radio Univers 105.7FM
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