Newsletter November 2007

With a tight defense and a second-half goal, Peru surprisingly drew five-time world champion Brazil 1-1 in the South American qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup yesterday November 18 at Lima’s Monumental Stadium.

Kaka celebrating his goal against Peru.

AC Milan striker Kaka opened the scoring in the 39th minute with an incredible shot past Peru goalkeeper Diego Penny. Juan Manuel Vargas, who plays for Italy's Catania, scored the tying goal in the 70th minute, to the roar of 30,000 fans.

Juan Manuel Vargas after scoring a goal.

Although everybody expected Brazil to win, it's the third draw in the last four qualifiers between Brazil and Peru. Brazil hasn't won in Peru since 2000. Brazil was sluggish and missed several chances to score, despite the return of Ronaldinho, who had had an ankle injury.

Peru, which drew Paraguay 0-0 and was shut out by Chile in its first two qualifying matches last month, hasn't reached a World Cup since 1982.

Brazil, after drawing Colombia and beating Ecuador, was third in the standings on goal difference. Brazil and Colombia had five points apiece, four behind leader Argentina, who is ranked as the best team in the World.

Next Wednesday Brazil faces Uruguay in Sao Paulo, while Peru plays Ecuador in Quito.

Source: msn.foxsports.com

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