Neymar the difference as Brazil win against Peru.

Neymar scored one and set up the injury-time winner for Douglas Costa as Brazil came from behind to open their Copa America campaign with a win.

Costa found the net from close range after receiving a perfect pass from Neymar two-minutes into second-half injury time, calmly sending a low shot past Peru goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.

But it was Peru who took a shock lead at the Estadio Municipal Bicentenario German Becker when Christian Cueva found the back of the net after just three minutes, before Barcelona star Neymar restored parity just two minutes later. 

The victory gave Brazil the early lead in Group C along with Venezuela, who beat Colombia 1-0 earlier Sunday in Rancagua. Brazil next faces Colombia on Wednesday, while Peru plays Venezuela on Thursday.

‘The opening match is always difficult,’ said Neymar, who scored his 44th goal for Brazil. ‘Especially in a competition like this one, with the rivalry in South America. But we got the victory, which is the most important thing.’

Brazil has won 11 straight games since coach Dunga replaced Luiz Felipe Scolari after last year's World Cup.

The Copa America is Brazil's first official competition since it was humiliated in a 7-1 World Cup semi-final loss to Germany. With six players from that squad, Brazil is trying to win the South American tournament for the first time since 2007 – during Dunga’s first spell as national team manager.

Brazil has won four of the last six Copa Americas, including two of the last three.

Brazil controlled possession during most of the game, but struggled to create many significant scoring opportunities.

Source:Dailymail.