For a long time, the fans and supporters of the team did not get a game that filled the heart or the eyes from Brazil. Since the 2022 World Cup, the Seleção has gone through ups and downs. The process of growing a new generation in Brazilian football has also begun. The 5-time world champions have also disappointed in the Copa America at times. However, the team's supporters will surely find satisfaction in the performance that Brazil gave at home against Peru on Wednesday.

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Brazil scored 4 goals against Peru at home. Rafinia scored two goals from the penalty. The other two goals came from the feet of Andreas Pereira and Luiz Henrique. Brazil won two consecutive matches for the first time since defeating Bolivia and Peru in September 2023. Despite being undefeated in several matches, the Seleção did not win two consecutive matches.

No Vinicius Jr. Even Endrik, who was named as the wonder boy, was not included in the starting eleven. Rafinha is the biggest hope in Brazil's starting XI against Peru. Barcelona is in great form. This time he pulled that form in the jersey of the country. Although Brazil got the goal from the penalty.

The penalty decision in the 34th minute came thanks to the video assistant referee. And before that, the crossbar disappointed the Seleção in the 24th minute of the match. This time it's Rafinia in the background. Playing in the number ten role, the star's superb volley came back off the crossbar. If not, maybe the goal difference would have increased a little more for Brazil. Luck is good in other ways too. Peru scored a goal in the 11th minute but was disallowed for offside.

Coach Dorival Jr. has arranged the team by keeping Gerson and Bruno Guimaraes in a double pivot role. Young Igor Jesus was on the attack. Manchester City's Savinvo, Barcelona's Rafinha and Real Madrid's Rodrigo Goes were in attacking midfielder roles. 'Clean house first, attack later' - Dorival's Brazil got through the first half thanks to this policy.

That's why despite keeping 75 percent possession of the ball, they only managed to take a shot at the opponent's goal 5 times in the entire 45 minutes. In between, the ball comes back from the post 1 time. It took the Seleção 10 minutes to overcome the disappointment. In the 34th minute, Carlos Zambrano sat down with a handball in the D-box to stop Brazil's attack. Spotki was scored by Rafinia. Brazil goes into the break with the lead.

But Brazil's magic started in the second half. Brazil should be more rhythmic this time. Brazil got a penalty again in the 54th minute. Brazil got a penalty because of Zambrano's foul. It was Rafinha who scored again. In the 59th minute, they had to be disappointed even after going very close to the goal.

Brazil scored two consecutive goals in 71 and 74 minutes. Thanks to the help of two substitute players, they got their third goal in the match. Andreas Pereira curled the ball into the net with a superb side volley from Luiz Henrique's cross from the right. Soon after, Henrik scored himself. This midfielder took the goal from the middle of the three players of Peru.

This is Brazil's fifth and second consecutive victory in this qualifying round. Even with equal 16 points in 10 matches, Brazil is fourth in the points list behind Uruguay. Argentina is on top with 22 points in equal matches. The top six teams from the 10-team South American qualifiers will play directly in the 2026 World Cup.