(Yes, we are totally ignoring Ecuador vs Chile. Let’s not talk about that game. Ever.)
The 2019 Copa America group stage enters its most important phase, with the next three days deciding the fate of all 12 teams and setting up the four quarterfinal matchups for next week. Saturday will see the final two games of Group A, with the two leaders facing off to see who finishes first.
Brazil and Peru both have four points, but the mood around each nation is completely different. Peru played well in both games and were unlucky not to beat Venezuela with two goals disallowed by VAR; then they came from behind to beat Bolivia in the second game with a very entertaining attack led by former Bundesliga stars Paolo Guerrero and Jefferson Farfán.