Peru defeat Venezuela 1-0: Highlights and goal from Matchday 5 of Copa America 2021

Peru defeated Venezuela 1-0 on Matchday 5 of Copa America 2021 to earn the second spot on the Group B and qualified for the next round. With this defeat, Venezuela is out of the tournament without any wins. La Blanquirroja started the tournament as one of the underdogs after their bad run on the Conmebol World Cup Qualifiers, however Ricardo Gareca’s team has grown with each game and was the second best og Group B after Brazil.

Peru got their second win in the tournament thanks to a lonely goal by André Carrillo after a corner. La Vinotinto didn’t show the same fighting spirit that they had against Colombia and Ecuador, and besides having some chances to equalize, couldn’t score.

Venezuela vs Peru: Match Preview

The Copa America 2021 group stage finale will bring us a thrilling Matchday 5 in Zone B. Venezuela and Peru will face each other today in a must-watch game looking to secure a place in the quarterfinals. Here, you'll find everything there is to know about this match, such as information, predictions, odds, and how to watch it in the US.

La Vinotinto arrive at this game full of hope after overcoming the odds and remaining with chances of advancing. José Peseiro's boys have responded well under difficult circumstances and earned two significant points that allow them to remain alive in the tournament.

Meanwhile, La Blanquirroja have unfinished business in Copa America 2021 as they have struggled to be consistent so far. Ricardo Gareca's men bounced back after a tough beginning to the competition, but they still have work to do to get into the next round.

Venezuela vs Peru: Match Information

Date: Sunday, June 27, 2021
Time: 5 PM (ET)
Location: Estadio Mané Garrincha, Brasilia

Venezuela vs Peru: Time by State in the US

ET: 5 PM
CT: 4 PM
MT: 3 PM
PT: 2 PM

Venezuela vs Peru: Storylines

Venezuela have impressed the soccer community in the Copa America 2021 despite they haven't won so far. They were expected to be already eliminated at this point as they suffered a Covid outbreak that ruled out many of their players.

However, José Peseiro's squad overcame those challenging circumstances and snatched two points that keep them in contention for a quarterfinal spot. However, they'll need to get past a tough opponent to advance.

Following a painful defeat in their Copa America opening game, Peru recovered quickly by shocking Colombia but then dropped two points against Ecuador. Therefore, Gareca's side heads to the upcoming clash hoping to claim the victory and seal a place in the knockout stages.

Venezuela vs Peru: Copa America 2021 Standings

Things are evenly matched in Zone B ahead of Matchday 5. Venezuela are at the bottom with two points, but they depend on themselves to progress. Meanwhile, Peru have four points and find themselves in a more comfortable position to advance.

How to watch or live stream Venezuela vs Peru in the US

The game to be played between Venezuela and Peru on Matchday 5 of the Copa America 2021 Group Stage will be broadcast in the US by FuboTV. Other options: Fox Sports 2, FOX Sports App, Foxsports.com, Univision NOW, Galavision.

Venezuela vs Peru: Predictions and Odds

Oddsmakers have already unveiled their predictions, and they see La Blanquirroja as slight favorites to win the game. FanDuel has given peru odds of +130, while Venezuela have +230, and a tie would result in a +180 payout.