Brazil forwards Gabriel Jesus and Roberto Firmino both scored as they beat arch-rivals Argentina 2-0 in the Copa America semi-final.
Jesus opened the scoring after 19 minutes when he sidefooted in a low cross from Firmino.
Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi both struck the woodwork for Argentina, who have not beaten Brazil in a major competitive fixture since 2005.
A Firmino tap-in secured the win to set up a final against Peru or Chile.
Brazil’s win came at the same Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte where they were thumped 7-1 by Germany in the 2014 World Cup semi-finals.
Messi set to continue with Argentina side
Argentina forward Lionel Messi, who has won 29 trophies with Barcelona, has yet to win a major title with Argentina with his only success being a 2008 Olympics gold medal.
His next chance to change that will be when Argentina co-host the 2020 Copa America, with Colombia.
“Something new is on the horizon,” said the 32-year-old, who quit international football after his country’s defeat by Chile in the 2016 Copa America before returning for the 2018 World Cup.
“I hope we are respected and not criticised. They should let the team be and let them grow.
“The truth is I have got on very well with this group of players and if I have to help in some way I will. This is a great group which is growing and if I can join them I will.”
Tite praises Jesus
Brazil have lost just twice in 42 games under coach Tite, who praised Manchester City striker Jesus after the match.
“Gabriel impresses all the professionals that work with him because he never gives up,” said Tite.
“People tell him ‘you just have to put up with the pain and run,’ and that’s what I asked him to do.
“He has to refine his solutions and he has to evolve because he’s young, but if I ask him to shoot 50 times, he’ll do 51.
“This capacity of persistence and his quest for something is his trademark.”
Line-ups
Brazil
- 1Alisson
- 13Alves da SilvaBooked at 40mins
- 4MarquinhosSubstituted forMirandaat 64′minutes
- 2Thiago Silva
- 12Lobo Silva
- 8Arthur
- 5Casemiro
- 9Gabriel JesusSubstituted forMarques Loureiroat 80′minutesBooked at 82mins
- 11Coutinho
- 19Sousa SoaresSubstituted forWillianat 45′minutes
- 20Firmino
Substitutes
- 3Miranda
- 6Filipe Luís
- 7Neres Campos
- 10Willian
- 14Militão
- 15Marques Loureiro
- 16Cássio
- 17Fernandinho
- 18Tolentino Coelho de Lima
- 21Richarlison
- 22Fagner
- 23Ederson
Argentina
- 1Armani
- 2FoythBooked at 56mins
- 6Pezzella
- 17Otamendi
- 3TagliaficoBooked at 9minsSubstituted forDybalaat 85′minutes
- 5Paredes
- 16de PaulSubstituted forLo Celsoat 67′minutes
- 8AcuñaBooked at 40minsSubstituted forDi Maríaat 59′minutes
- 10Messi
- 9AgüeroBooked at 90mins
- 22MartínezBooked at 58mins
Substitutes
- 4Saravia
- 7Pereyra
- 11Di María
- 12Marchesín
- 13Funes Mori
- 14Casco
- 15Pizarro
- 18Rodríguez
- 19Suárez
- 20Lo Celso
- 21Dybala
- 23Musso
Match Stats
- Possession
- Home50%
- Away50%
- Shots
- Home4
- Away14
- Shots on Target
- Home3
- Away2
- Corners
- Home6
- Away4
- Fouls
- Home12
- Away19
Live Text
Match ends, Brazil 2, Argentina 0.
Full Time
Second Half ends, Brazil 2, Argentina 0.
Booking
Sergio Agüero (Argentina) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul by Sergio Agüero (Argentina).
Dani Alves (Brazil) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Corner, Brazil. Conceded by Juan Foyth.
Foul by Paulo Dybala (Argentina).
Dani Alves (Brazil) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina).
Dani Alves (Brazil) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Miranda.
Attempt blocked. Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Juan Foyth.
Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Allan (Brazil).
Corner, Brazil. Conceded by Leandro Paredes.
Foul by Sergio Agüero (Argentina).
Allan (Brazil) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul by Lionel Messi (Argentina).
Casemiro (Brazil) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution
Substitution, Argentina. Paulo Dybala replaces Nicolás Tagliafico.
Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Dani Alves.
Booking
Allan (Brazil) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Substitution
Substitution, Brazil. Allan replaces Gabriel Jesus.
Attempt missed. Ángel Di María (Argentina) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left following a corner.
Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Casemiro.
Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
Hand ball by Dani Alves (Brazil).
Roberto Firmino (Brazil) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by Lautaro Martínez (Argentina).
Goal!
Goal! Brazil 2, Argentina 0. Roberto Firmino (Brazil) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Gabriel Jesus following a fast break.
Corner, Brazil. Conceded by Germán Pezzella.
Substitution
Substitution, Argentina. Giovani Lo Celso replaces Rodrigo de Paul.
Attempt saved. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top left corner.
Foul by Dani Alves (Brazil).
Lionel Messi (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Substitution
Substitution, Brazil. Miranda replaces Marquinhos because of an injury.
Delay over. They are ready to continue.
Delay in match because of an injury Marquinhos (Brazil).
Substitution
Substitution, Argentina. Ángel Di María replaces Marcos Acuña.
Booking
Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
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