Oct 16, 2024 10:03 am EST
The Peruvian team fell 4-0 to the Brazilians in the Qualifiers. (Video: Movistar Deportes)
The Peruvian team lived a night to forget during their visit to Brazil for date 10 of the South American Qualifiers towards the 2026 World Cup. The ‘bicolor’ succumbed resoundingly to the power of the ‘canarinha’ by falling by a resounding 4-0 in the emblematic Mané Garrincha stadium in Brasilia.
On Tuesday, October 15, the Brazilian federal capital witnessed a cruel clash between the offensive fury of the hosts and the defensive fragility of a Peru that saw its aspirations of winning as a visitor against one of the great candidates for the world title disappear. .
The ‘verdeamarela’ did not let up from the opening whistle and soon headed towards an overwhelming victory. With its offensive potential intact, the squad led by Dorival Júnior unleashed a veritable gale of goals that ended up sinking a completely outmatched Peruvian team.
With a double from Raphinha (38′ and 54′), both via penalty, and two other goals from Andreas Pereira (71′) and Luiz Enrique (74′), those led by coach Dorival Júnior added their second consecutive victory, reaching 16 points and remain in the direct qualification zone for the World Cup.
Coach Jorge Fossati’s team suffered its sixth defeat in the qualifying process and was left with six points in penultimate place in the standings. The ‘blanquirroja’ moved six units away from the World Cup playoff spot. Goalkeeper Pedro Gallese and Bryan Reyna were suspended for the next duel due to accumulation of yellow cards.
The Qualifiers will resume next November with dates 11 and 12. Peru will face Chile in Lima and Argentina in Buenos Aires. Brazil will face Venezuela in Maturín and at home against Uruguay.
