Soccer: Brazil held by Peru

LIMA - Kaka scored a stunning 30-metre goal as Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by a feisty Peru in today's soccer World Cup qualifier.

Kaka, who scored twice in last month's 5-0 thrashing of Ecuador, was on target in the 40th minute to give Brazil the lead in the South American group match.

Underdogs Peru hit back in the 71st minute when Juan Vargas scored with a deflected shot from outside the area, the first his team have scored in the group and the first conceded by Brazil.

Brazil nearly snatched a winner when Juan headed against the crossbar in the last move of the game. Brazil have five points from three games and Peru two.

- REUTERS