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Peru's Paolo Guerrero, Copa America's top active goal scorer

Paolo Guerrero. Foto: AFP

Paolo Guerrero. Foto: AFP

16:55 | Seattle (USA), May. 31.

With 10 goals scored in three editions, soccer player Paolo Guerrero is Peru's active scorer at Copa America championships.

The tournament turns 100 years, which will be commemorated with an especial edition taking place in United States on June 3rd-26th, 2016.

The "Predator" needs to score seven more goals to equal top scorers, Argentine Norberto "Tucho" Mendez and Brazilian Zizinho, each with 17.

Team

The national team conducted the third training session on Wednesday prior to its June 4th debut.

Peru will face Haiti on at CenturyLink Field at 4:30 P.M. (local time). 

According to media outlets, the starting lineup would be composed of: Gallese, Revoredo, Ramos, Rodríguez, Trauco, Vílchez, Tapia, Cueva, Hohberg, Flores and Guerrero. 

Peru belongs to 2016 Copa America Centennial's B Group along with Haiti, Ecuador and Brazil.

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Published: 6/1/2016