Underdogs Peru may have missed out on a third Copa America title after losing 3-1 to Brazil in the final but they are on the right track, coach Ricardo Gareca said.
Although the surprise finalists ultimately came up short, they at least provided a much sterner test for the hosts than in a group stage encounter earlier in the competition when Gareca's side were trounced 5-0.
"We're in good shape, despite the pain of defeat we're on the right path," said the veteran Argentine.
"The most important thing is to realize that we've improved over time and that should... strengthen us."
"We need more players. When we have more players, we'll have more quality: in quantity you have quality."
"Today we came here to win the cup and we were convinced that we could."
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