Tag: Peru
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Chile 2-1 Peru: La Roja reach the final
Embed from Getty Images Chile and Peru clashed in the first semi-final of Copa America 2015, but it was Chile who triumphed on home turf, overcoming a brave Peru. La Roja took the upper hand early on as Miiko Albornoz began to dictate from deep, Carlos Ascues came to Peru’s rescue blocking an effort from…
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Bolivia 1-3 Peru: La Blanquirroja set to face Chile
Embed from Getty Images 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…
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Colombia 0-0 Peru: Both sides left to await their fates
Embed from Getty Images Group C was perfectly poised going into the final match-day with all four sides sitting on 3 points. Colombia and Peru both had it all to play for, knowing defeat could condemn them to elimination. Colombia started on the front foot, with Peru’s Pedro Gallese making a good save as Chelsea…
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Peru 1-0 Venezuela: Pizarro leaves Group C on a knife edge
Embed from Getty Images 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…
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Brazil 2-1 Peru: Late Douglas goal denies gutsy Incas
Embed from Getty Images 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…
