Peru, against Venezuela for their first victory in the Copa América

The third date of Group B confronts two teams that arrive in a different way but with the same objective, to add the three points. Peru seeks to recover from the rout suffered in its debut against Argentina; Venezuela, coming from a rest day, It goes for its second victory in the Copa América Femenina 2022.

Peru, for a key victory to maintain their aspirations

Although he has already completed his break (on date 1), Peru must add against Vinotinto to continue dreaming of qualifying for the semifinals of the tournament. A defeat would distance them from their current rival and from Brazil, which leads the group with six points, remembering that only two teams will advance to the next round.

“Venezuela is a very strong team, it has very good players who play in Spain and many countries. The truth is that we are also very prepared to give the best of each one (…) Obviously there are mistakes that we have to correct, especially in defensebut that’s what we’re here for, to keep improving every day”, indicated the Peruvian striker, Pierina Núñez, in the pre-match.

Improve the effectiveness in attack, the objective of Venezuela

The Venezuelan team started the Cup with a narrow victory over Uruguay, then rested and now hopes to maintain defensive solidity and improve in attack against Peru. taking into account that the goal difference could be essential to define the qualifiers.

“As the teacher says, there are games in which we are not going to score seven goals, but with just one goal we also have three points. Against Peru, which we know will not be an easy rival, we hope to be able to score goals, not complicate ourselves when defining and I know that we have a good selection to be there for great things”, pointed out Ysaura Viso, who went through Independiente Santa Fe in the FPC.

So far, both teams have met three times for the Copa América Femenina. The record is very even, with a win per side and a draw.

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Peru and Venezuela will play their match corresponding to the third date of Group B this Friday, July 15, starting at 7:00 pm (Colombian time), at the Centenario Stadium in Armenia. In the first turn and in the same area, Argentina will play against Uruguay.

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