Key Events
In the 8th minute, Chile counterattacked after a successful tackle in the front field. Vargas made a through pass into the penalty area, but Peru’s defender let the ball slip past him. Echeverria’s sliding shot hit the goalkeeper’s body, and Chile missed a great opportunity.
In the 35th minute, Chile launched a long pass for a counterattack. Aravena brought the ball forward, and Pizarro’s powerful shot was blocked by a defender. Vargas’ follow-up header was saved by the goalkeeper, who tipped it over the crossbar.
In the 42nd minute, Peru crossed from the right flank. Varela adjusted within the penalty area and turned to shoot, but the ball hit a defender and then the post before bouncing out. Guerrero rushed in to score an open goal but missed wide.
Match Report
On November 16, China time, in the 11th round of the World Cup Qualifiers South America, Peru hosted Chile.
Peru had only managed 1 win, 3 draws, and 6 losses in their first 10 matches, placing them second from bottom. Chile had 1 win, 2 draws, and 7 losses, sitting at the bottom of the table. In the last 10 encounters between the two teams, Peru had 3 wins, 1 draw, and 6 losses, although Chile’s last away victory against Peru was back in 2015.
In the 2nd minute, Peru crossed from the right flank, and Varela headed the ball at the near post, but he failed to direct it properly, and the goalkeeper easily collected the ball.
In the 5th minute, Guerrero charged into the penalty area and was tackled from behind by Diaz, but the referee took no action, and VAR did not intervene.
In the 7th minute, Chile crossed from the right flank, and a Peru defender’s header clearance went short. Pizarro controlled the ball and tried to poke it in, but his shot was too central and was easily saved by the goalkeeper.
In the 16th minute, Vargas received the ball on the edge of the penalty area, took a touch, and attempted a curling shot, but Peru’s goalkeeper Caseda was alert and dived to push the ball over the bar.
In the 18th minute, Chile had another good chance as Aravena’s shot from the edge of the penalty area deflected off a defender and went wide of the far post.
In the 33rd minute, Peru crossed from the left flank, and Guerrero headed the ball directly towards the top corner without jumping, but Cortés made an outstanding save to keep it out.
In the 40th minute, Guerrero dribbled to the edge of the penalty area and took a long-range shot, which was too central and was saved by Cortés.
The first half ended with both teams temporarily tied at 0-0.
Player Lineups
Peru Starting Lineup: 12-Casida; 3-Corzo; 22-Carhens; 15-Araujo; 17-Avenula; 7-Polo; 16-Cartagena; 10-Peña; 19-Thorne; 9-Guerrero; 23-Varela; Substitutes: 1-Henríquez; 21-Romero; 6-Trauco; 2-Abram; 4-Garces; 20-Flores; 18-Calcaterra; 13-Aquino; 5-Castillo; 8-Chipión; 14-Lapadula; 11-Rivera;
Chile Starting Lineup: 23-Cortés; 3-Maripán; 5-Díaz; 17-Suázo; 14-Loyola; 8-Vidal; 15-Balde; 18-Echeverría; 16-Pizarro; 11-Vargas; 22-Aravena; Substitutes: 1-Laurens; 12-Reyes; 13-Cusevic; 6-Silvano; 2-Venegas; 21-Pavez; 10-Cabrera; 9-Mora; 4-Hormazábal; 19-Guerrero; 7-Tapia; 20-Sepúlveda;
