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Brazil 2 Peru 1: Costa the hero for Dunga's men

Douglas Costa scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Brazil overcame Peru 2-1 in their Copa America opener on Sunday.

Costa, a second-half substitute, netted in the 92nd minute after a wonderful Neymar pass.

In a frantic start at the Estadio German Becker in Temuco, Neymar and Christian Cueva both struck in the opening five minutes.

But Brazil left it late to make it 11 straight wins after the World Cup and under Dunga, who is in his second stint in charge.

Dani Alves, a late call-up to Dunga's squad, was handed a start, while Shakhtar Donetsk's Fred earned his spot in the talented attacking third.

It looked like the Brazil of last year's World Cup as calamitous defending led to the opener.

But the goal would come on the counter, with Neymar's defence-splitting pass finding Costa to squeeze in a shot for the match-winner.