Pereira helps Brazil thrash Paraguay

06/29/2024 06:33 AM

Andreas Pereira produced a late cameo from the substitutes’ bench as he made his first appearance of the Copa America as Brazil beat Paraguay 4-1 in Los Angeles.

Brazil put the disappointment of drawing their opening fixture behind them with a comprehensive victory over Paraguay. They eased into a 3-0 half-time lead with Vinicius Junior bagging a brace and Savio scoring a tap-in. A powerful strike from Omar Alderete helped Paraguay reduce their arrears, but Lucas Paqueta converted a penalty to make sure of the points. Pereira made his first competitive appearance for his country when he came on for the final eleven minutes.