Copa America review

Super-sub Fred rescues Brazil

July 9, 2011
By ESPNsoccernet staff
Brazil striker Fred came off the bench to score a last-gasp equaliser and earn his side a 2-2 draw in their Copa America Group B clash with Paraguay on Saturday.

Defending champions Brazil trailed 2-1 after second-half goals from Roque Santa Cruz (54) and Nelson Haedo Valdez (66) overhauled Jadson's opener and seemed headed for defeat until Fred scored in the 89th minute at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes.

Paraguay had the better of the opening exchanges with Blackburn striker ...

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