GOIANIA, Brazil, June 20 (Xinhua) -- Peru ended a 10-year winless run against Colombia with a 2-1 victory in their Copa America Group A match here on Sunday.
Sergio Pena opened the scoring in the 17th minute when he drilled a first-time effort into the top left corner after Yoshimar Yotun's 25-yard drive rebounded off the post.
Miguel Borja equalized for Colombia just after halftime, converting from the penalty spot after being brought down by goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.
The Cafeteros gifted Peru the lead in the 64th minute, with Yerry Mina turning the ball into his own net following a Christian Cueva corner.
It was Peru's first victory in 19 outings against Colombia dating back to 2011.
Ricardo Gareca's men are now third in the five-team Group A standings, three points behind leaders Brazil. Colombia remain second with four points, having played one more match than Peru.
In Sunday's only other Copa America fixture, Venezuela and Ecuador drew 2-2 at Rio de Janeiro's Olympic stadium. Enditem