1970 Quarter-Final vs Peru

Brazil defeated Peru 4–2 in the 1970 World Cup quarter-final, with goals from Rivellino, Tostão (2), and Jairzinho.

Brazil faced Peru in the quarter-finals of the 1970 FIFA World Cup on 14 June at Estadio Jalisco in Guadalajara. Brazil won 4–2, with goals from Rivellino, Tostão (2), and Jairzinho. Peru's goals were scored by Alberto Gallardo and Teófilo Cubillas. Brazil advanced to the semi-finals, while Peru was eliminated.

Quick Facts

Date: June 14, 1970
Venue: Estadio Olímpico Universitario, Mexico City
Competition: FIFA World Cup Quarter-Final
Final score: Brazil 4 - 1 Peru
Key scorer: Pelé (2 goals)
Manager: Mário Zagallo

Lore & Background

Brazil's quarter-final victory over Peru was part of their path to the final. The match saw Brazil hold a 2–1 lead at halftime, with both Brazilian goals from Rivellino and Tostão, and one from Gallardo for Peru. In the second half, Tostão scored his second from a rebound of Pelé's shot to make it 3–1, before Cubillas added Peru's second. Jairzinho scored five minutes before the end of regular time to seal the 4–2 win.

Reader's Guide

In this match, Brazil's goals were scored by Rivellino (1), Tostão (2), and Jairzinho (1). Pelé did not score; he provided an assist for Tostão's second goal. Peru's goals were by Alberto Gallardo and Teófilo Cubillas. Carlos Alberto Torres played as a right-back, not in midfield.