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Peru 0-2 Brazil: Gabriel Jesus inspires victory with goal and assist for Renato Augusto to secure place at the top of South American World Cup qualifying

An outstanding performance from Gabriel Jesus helped Brazil to a 2-0 win over Peru on Tuesday and moved the five times World Cup winners four points clear at the top of the South American qualifying group for Russia 2018.

Two second half goals, Manchester City-bound Gabriel Jesus scoring the first and setting up the second for Renato Augusto, gave Brazil the points in Lima against a home team that played well for no reward.

'I am working hard, quietly, hoping to help my team-mates on the pitch,' the 19-year old striker told TV Globo after the game.