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Peru knocks Brazil out of Copa

Peru's Alberto Rodriguez (R) comforts Brazil's Elias after defeating them in their Copa America Centenario football tournament match in Foxborough, Massachusetts, United States, on June 12, 2016. / AFP PHOTO

Substitute Raul Riudiaz's hotly disputed goal earned Peru a shock 1-0 win over Brazil in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, the defeat knocking the five-times world champions out the Copa America at the group stage.

The Peruvian forward appeared to use his hand to score from close range with 16 minutes remaining and after a long delay while the referee consulted with his assistant while taking advice through an earpiece, he allowed the goal to stand.

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