Brazil braced for 'war' in Peru

LIMA, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Brazil expect a rough ride when they visit Peru for Sunday's World Cup qualifier, with Kaka preparing for "war".

Peru failed to score in their opening two games of the competition last month but are hoping for a morale-boosting win against the five-times world champions.

Peru go into the match with one point while Brazil, fresh from a 5-0 drubbing of Ecuador, have four.

"All games away from home are like a war, everyone wants to beat Brazil," said Kaka.

"It's the game of their lives, a chance for them to be remembered for beating Brazil."

Ronaldinho has been given only a 70 percent chance of playing by team doctor Jose Luis Runco because of an ankle injury.

Forward Julio Baptista said Brazil would be happy just to get the win.

"People always expect us to put on a show but it's not always possible to get a score like that," he said.

"The most important thing is to bring home three points."

Peru goalkeeper Leao Butrao may miss the game with a heavy cold but German-based striker Paolo Guerrero is set to return after injury.

Peru, a South American soccer powerhouse in the 1970s, have not qualified for a World Cup since 1982 but their players are focused on winning at the Monumental stadium.

"We have very good players and we have to reflect this on the field. The match obliges us to go in hard when there's a 50-50 ball," said Italian-based Juan Vargas.
Striker Claudio Pizarro said Peru would not simply try to avoid defeat.

"Anything can happen and we're going for a win. We're not in a situation where we can settle for a draw, we have to look for a win," he said.