Tag: Cueva

  • Bolivia 1-3 Peru: La Blanquirroja set to face Chile

    Bolivia 1-3 Peru: La Blanquirroja set to face Chile

    View image | gettyimages.com Peru will face Chile in the first semi-final of Copa America 2015 as they knocked out Bolivia in an entertaining match in Temuco.  The game started timidly, with both sides pressing high in the hope of preventing the opposition creating any early attempts. Peru’s early dominance resulted it a goal after 20…

  • Peru 1-0 Venezuela: Pizarro leaves Group C on a knife edge

    Peru 1-0 Venezuela: Pizarro leaves Group C on a knife edge

    View image | gettyimages.com Following on from their shock victory over Colombia, Venezuela were looking to seize a surprise pole position in qualifying for the knockout phase with victory over Peru.  The game started at speed, with Venezuela going close inside seven minutes. Alejandro Guerra’s cross was met by Salomón Rondón, but his poked effort…

  • Brazil 2-1 Peru: Late Douglas goal denies gutsy Incas

    Brazil 2-1 Peru: Late Douglas goal denies gutsy Incas

    View image | gettyimages.com Brazil fell behind early on but eventually managed to pick off plucky Peru in Temuco.  Los Incas took a shock lead after just three minutes as a hopeful ball over the top wasn’t dealt with by David Luiz, who poked the ball to an unwilling Jefferson. The Brazilian goalkeeper then lazily…