Updated On: 06 July, 2021 09:02 AM IST | Rio de Janeiro | ANI
Paqueta scored the only goal of the game in the 35th minute. He converted Neymar`s cutback from close range to obtain the first ticket to the final of the oldest national team tournament.

Brazil`s Lucas Paqueta celebrates after scoring against Peru during their Conmebol 2021 Copa America football tournament semi-final match at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Pic/AFP
A first-half goal from Lucas Paqueta helped Brazil reach the finals of the ongoing Copa America after beating Peru 1-0 on Monday (local time).
The host and defending champion will lock horns either with Argentina or Colombia in the summit clash at the Maracana on Saturday. Argentina and Colombia will play with each other in Tuesday`s semi-final clash.