VIDEO: Brazil Defeats Argentina in Copa America With Goals From Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino
By Scott Rogust
Brazil is moving onto the Copa America Final following their 2-0 win over Argentina. They got things going early with this sweet cross from Roberto Firmino to the foot of Gabriel Jesus, who sent the ball into the back of the net in the 19th minute of regulation.
Brazil is on the board!
— ESPN (@espn) July 3, 2019
Gabriel Jesus buried the cross ? pic.twitter.com/sD2EG8qWKF
Brazil added to the lead late in the game when Jesus broke away from stiff coverage and raced toward the net. The forward stopped and returned the favor from earlier in the night, sending a pass to Firmino for the easy goal in the 71st minute.
Brazil takes a commanding 2-0 lead! pic.twitter.com/VdVA5DgK5I
— ESPN (@espn) July 3, 2019
With their spot clinched in the Copa America Final, Brazil now awaits the winner of Wednesday night's semifinal matchup between Chile and Peru.