Soccer-Peru vanquish Venezuela to seal Copa last eight spot


Soccer Football - Copa America 2021 - Group B - Venezuela v Peru - Estadio Mane Garrincha, Brasilia, Brazil - June 27, 2021 Peru players walk out at half time REUTERS/Henry Romero

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Peru clinched a 1-0 win over Venezuela in the Copa America on Sunday, striking early in the second half to seal their place in the last eight of the competition.

The result means Peru qualify from Group B in second place behind hosts Brazil, along with Colombia and Ecuador. Venezuela were eliminated, finishing bottom after failing to register a win in the group stages.

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