The Peru national team achieved a valuable victory over Colombia, winning 2-1 in the match held today at the Estadio Olímpico Pedro Ludovico during the third round of Group B in the Copa America, which is taking place in Brazil until July 11. Sergio Peña put Peru ahead in the 17th minute, and Miguel Borja equalized for Colombia with a penalty in the 53rd minute. Yerry Mina, Colombia's defender, scored an own goal, giving Peru their second goal in the 64th minute.
This victory marks Peru's first win in the group, raising their total to 3 points in third place from two matches, while Colombia remains at 4 points in second place from three matches. Peru will face Ecuador in the fourth round on June 23, while Colombia will clash with Brazil on June 24.
