Brazil vs Peru: Everton, Jesus, Richarlison score as Selecao win Copa America- Brazil vs Peru ended 3-1 in favour of the hosts as they lifted the Copa America trophy - Everton opened the scoring for Brazil but Guerrero pulled one back from a spot-kick - Jesus extended the lead just before half time as Richarlison sealed the win in the 90th minute Brazil vs Peru ended in a 3-1 win for the Selecao as they were crowned Copa America champions for the ninth time. It was a repeat of their Group A clash where the hosts hammered Peru by 5-0 in the final group game of the first round. But this time round, there was everything thing to play for as the underdogs were a better side coming into the finals after dumping Uruguay and Chile out in the quarter finals and semis respectively. READ ALSO: Argentina vs Chile: Messi sent off as Albiceleste beat La Roja 2-1 Brazil scored from their first real chance in the 15th minute as Gabriel Jesus' delightful delivery was tucked home by Everton at the near post to make it 1-0. The fans at the Estadio Maracana were on their feet as Philippe Coutinho almost grabbed the second in the 25th minute and the Barcelona man got a foot to Roberto Firmino's cross which sailed inches wide. The referee then awarded Peru a penalty a minute before half after Thiago Silva handled the ball inside the 18-yard box. Then, Paolo Guerrero sent Alisson Becker the wrong way to level matters at 1-1, giving their traveling fans something to celebrate. READ ALSO: NAIJ.com upgrades to Legit.ng Brazil got back into the lead almost immediately as Arthur provided the assist for Jesus who stirred the ball home to make it 2-1 in two minutes added to the 45 minutes. Manchester striker Jesus was given his marching orders after a second bookable offence as Brazil were reduced to ten men in the 70th minute. Jesus got so angry that he almost pushed the VAR monitor to the ground and went back into the dressing room in tears. In the 88th minute Brazil were awarded a penalty as Carlos Zambrano pushed Everton and the referee had to confirm the incident on the VAR monitor before giving the spot-kick. Richarlison converted the spot-kick to ensure Brazil's victory as the Samba Boys became South America champions again. PAY ATTENTION: Install Pitch Football App for FREE to get the latest football News & Scores Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Argentina vs Chile ended in a 2-1 scoreline in favour of Lionel Sacloni's side as they finished third in Copa America 2019. The Albiceleste got their noses in front as the Chileans were caught off guard from a set piece quickly taken by Lionel Messi to Sergio Aguero. NAIJ.com (naija.ng) -> Legit.ng We have updated to serve you better Super Eagles will avoid World Cup mistakes at AFCON 2019 - John Ogu | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - Brazil vs Peru ended 3-1 in favour of the hosts as they lifted the Copa America trophy - Everton opened the scoring for Brazil but Guerrero pulled one back from a spot-kick - Jesus extended the lead just before half time as Richarlison sealed the win in the 90th minute READ ALSO: READ ALSO: PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng Super Eagles will avoid World Cup mistakes at AFCON 2019 - John Ogu