- After the first matchday, Brazil leads Group B.
- Brendo scored two stunning goals.
The reigning champions delivered as expected: Brazil put on a show in their debut at the CONMEBOL Copa América Fútbol Playa 2025™, claiming a dominant victory over Peru.
The first period ended 2-1 in favor of the Canarinha, thanks to goals from Hulk and Mauricinho, while Puelles had temporarily equalized with a powerful free kick.
In the second period, Rodrigo (the world's best player in the sport) extended Brazil’s lead as they began to take control of the match.
The third period was full of goals—nine in total. Brendo scored two stunning goals, celebrating his first (a bicycle kick) by reminding everyone that Brazil is a six-time champion in the sport.
Brazil will continue their campaign on Sunday, the 23rd, against Venezuela, who also won their opening match. Meanwhile, Peru will face Argentina, who had a bye on the first matchday.
Lineups
Brazil (9): 12- Bobô, 4- Neto, 5- Benjamin Jr., 7- Edson Hulk, 10- Datinha (Captain).
Substitutes: 1- Giovane, 2- Alisson, 3- Antônio, 6- Brendo, 8- Thanger, 9- Rodrigo, 11- Mauricinho.
Coach: Marco Octavio de Cerqueira.
Peru (4): 12- Hugo Lescano, 5- Christian Sialer, 6- Jean Pierre Vargas, 9- Joaquín Manco, 11- Billyvardo Velezmoro (Captain).
Substitutes: 1- Sergio Chávez, 2- Jhair Lescano, 3- Deynor Puelles, 4- Luis Anthony Mori, 7- Diego Alcántara Cartagena, 8- David Díaz, 10- Sócrates Vidal.
Coach: Francisco Castelo Branco.
Goals
1st Period: 3’ Edson Hulk (B), 8’ Puelles (P), 11’ Mauricinho (B). Score: Brazil 2-1 Peru.
2nd Period: 4’ Rodrigo (B). Score: Brazil 3-1 Peru.
3rd Period: 3’ Brendo (B), 6’ Mauricinho (B), 7’ David Díaz (P), 7' Benjamin Jr (B), 8’ Brendo (B), 9’ Mori (P), 10’ Bobô (B), 12’ Hulk (B), 12’ Puelles (P). Final Score: Brazil 9-4 Peru.
Cards
2nd Period: 10’ Yellow card for Antônio (B).
Main referee: Cristian Guillermo Galaz Sepúlveda (Chile).
