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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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