Controversy rages over Peru handball but Brazil deserves Copa America elimination

Who exactly was the referee talking to for four minutes as he reached the decision to award Peru's winner? Either way, the Selecao have not been good enough under Dunga.

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Brazil has crashed out of the Copa America Centenario in extremely controversial circumstances, ones which may have repercussions around world football.

After almost four minutes of consultation between the referee and somebody on the other end of his headset - apparently not a video referee - Raul Ruidiaz's winning goal, scored with the aid of his hand, was allowed to stand.
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The Selecao's final group game against Peru, in which the winner qualified in first place and the loser was eliminated, was a dull affair for 75 minutes. Dunga's side looked blunt, but was in control nevertheless and appeared to be heading towards the quarterfinals with a draw.

But the game sparked into life in incredible circumstances when Peru substitute Ruidiaz bundled in Andy Polo's cross with a combination of forearm and thigh.