Peru vs Argentina, 2022 World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOLArgentina breeze past Peru in World Cup qualifier
Argentina scored twice in the first half and were unfortunate not to score more in a dominant second as they comfortably beat Peru 2-0.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 2': Offside, Peru. Miguel Trauco tries a through ball, but Gianluca Lapadula is caught offside.
- 4': Hand ball by Luis Abram (Peru).
- 5': Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 5': Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Gianluca Lapadula.
- 6': Attempt missed. Nicolás Tagliafico (Argentina) left footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Leandro Paredes with a cross following a corner.
- 8': Offside, Peru. Yoshimar Yotún tries a through ball, but Edison Flores is caught offside.
- 8': Foul by Lautaro Martínez (Argentina).
- 8': Ánderson Santamaría (Peru) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 11': VAR Decision: No Penalty Peru.
- 14': Foul by Gianluca Lapadula (Peru).
- 14': Lionel Messi (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 16': Foul by Pedro Aquino (Peru).
- 16': Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 17': Goal! Peru 0, Argentina 1. Nicolás González (Argentina) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Giovani Lo Celso.
- 18': Foul by Leandro Paredes (Argentina).
- 18': Yoshimar Yotún (Peru) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 19': Foul by Miguel Trauco (Peru).
- 19': Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 21': Corner, Peru. Conceded by Lionel Messi.
- 21': Attempt missed. Gianluca Lapadula (Peru) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Yoshimar Yotún with a cross following a corner.
- 23': Foul by André Carrillo (Peru).
- 23': Nicolás Tagliafico (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 24': Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Aldo Corzo.
- 25': Attempt missed. Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina) left footed shot from outside the box is too high following a corner.
- 27': Foul by Luis Abram (Peru).
- 27': Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 28': Goal! Peru 0, Argentina 2. Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) left footed shot from the left side of the six yard box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Leandro Paredes with a through ball.
- 29': Foul by Pedro Aquino (Peru).
- 29': Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 29': Pedro Aquino (Peru) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 31': Foul by Ánderson Santamaría (Peru).
- 31': Nicolás González (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 32': Attempt missed. Edison Flores (Peru) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 34': Foul by Miguel Trauco (Peru).
- 34': Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 34': Miguel Trauco (Peru) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 37': Attempt missed. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from the left side of the box is too high. Assisted by Nicolás González.
- 38': Christian Cueva (Peru) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 38': Foul by Nicolás González (Argentina).
- 39': Attempt missed. André Carrillo (Peru) right footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Luis Abram.
- 43': Attempt blocked. André Carrillo (Peru) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Gianluca Lapadula with a headed pass.
- 43': Corner, Peru. Conceded by Lucas Martínez Quarta.
- 45': Foul by Aldo Corzo (Peru).
- 45': Nicolás González (Argentina) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 45': Corner, Peru. Conceded by Lucas Martínez Quarta.
- 45'+1': Attempt blocked. Luis Abram (Peru) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Miguel Trauco with a cross.
- 45'+1': Edison Flores (Peru) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 45'+1': Foul by Lautaro Martínez (Argentina).
- 45'+2': Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Rodrigo de Paul.
- 45'+4': Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Edison Flores.
- 45'+5': First Half ends, Peru 0, Argentina 2.
- 45': Second Half begins Peru 0, Argentina 2.
- 48': Christian Cueva (Peru) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 48': Foul by Lucas Martínez Quarta (Argentina).
- 52': Edison Flores (Peru) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 52': Foul by Nicolás Tagliafico (Argentina).
- 53': Attempt missed. Ánderson Santamaría (Peru) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Yoshimar Yotún with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 55': Foul by Lionel Messi (Argentina).
- 55': Ánderson Santamaría (Peru) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 56': Attempt missed. Yoshimar Yotún (Peru) header from the left side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by André Carrillo with a cross.
- 57': Substitution, Argentina. Lucas Ocampos replaces Rodrigo de Paul.
- 59': Offside, Argentina. Lionel Messi tries a through ball, but Lautaro Martínez is caught offside.
- 60': Attempt missed. André Carrillo (Peru) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Pedro Aquino.
- 60': Nicolás Otamendi (Argentina) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 63': Offside, Peru. Christian Cueva tries a through ball, but Gianluca Lapadula is caught offside.
- 64': Edison Flores (Peru) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 64': Foul by Lucas Ocampos (Argentina).
- 64': Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Franco Armani.
- 64': Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Ánderson Santamaría.
- 65': Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Pedro Aquino.
- 71': Substitution, Peru. Andy Polo replaces Edison Flores.
- 71': Substitution, Peru. Luis Advíncula replaces Aldo Corzo.
- 71': Foul by Miguel Trauco (Peru).
- 71': Lucas Ocampos (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 72': Substitution, Argentina. Ángel Di María replaces Nicolás González.
- 72': Attempt saved. Ángel Di María (Argentina) left footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nicolás Tagliafico.
- 72': Attempt blocked. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 72': Attempt blocked. Lucas Ocampos (Argentina) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 73': Hand ball by Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina).
- 73': Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina) is shown the yellow card for hand ball.
- 74': Attempt saved. André Carrillo (Peru) header from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Yoshimar Yotún with a cross.
- 76': Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Luis Advíncula.
- 76': Foul by Nicolás Otamendi (Argentina).
- 76': Luis Abram (Peru) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 77': Attempt missed. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Leandro Paredes.
- 77': Foul by André Carrillo (Peru).
- 77': Nicolás Tagliafico (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Foul by Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina).
- 79': Pedro Aquino (Peru) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 79': Foul by Pedro Gallese (Peru).
- 79': Ángel Di María (Argentina) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 79': Pedro Gallese (Peru) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 80': Attempt missed. Lucas Ocampos (Argentina) header from the right side of the six yard box is too high. Assisted by Lionel Messi with a cross following a set piece situation.
- 81': Substitution, Peru. Raúl Ruidíaz replaces Christian Cueva.
- 82': Foul by Yoshimar Yotún (Peru).
- 82': Lucas Ocampos (Argentina) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 84': Foul by Ánderson Santamaría (Peru).
- 84': Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 85': Hand ball by Ángel Di María (Argentina).
- 88': Foul by Gianluca Lapadula (Peru).
- 88': Leandro Paredes (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 88': Substitution, Peru. Horacio Calcaterra replaces Yoshimar Yotún.
- 88': Substitution, Peru. Wilder Cartagena replaces Pedro Aquino.
- 89': Substitution, Argentina. Alejandro Gómez replaces Lautaro Martínez.
- 90': Attempt missed. Andy Polo (Peru) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is close, but misses the top left corner. Assisted by Miguel Trauco.
- 90'+1': Foul by Lucas Ocampos (Argentina).
- 90'+1': Luis Advíncula (Peru) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Lucas Ocampos (Argentina) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 90'+1': Alejandro Gómez (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+1': Foul by Wilder Cartagena (Peru).
- 90'+4': Foul by Lucas Ocampos (Argentina).
- 90'+4': Wilder Cartagena (Peru) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Peru 0, Argentina 2.
- 0': Match ends, Peru 0, Argentina 2.
- 0': Match ends, Peru 0, Argentina 2.
Statistics
 ARG |
PER |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 17 |
| 3 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 3 |
| 6 | Corner Kicks | 3 |
| 1 | Saves | 1 |
| 47.4 | Possession | 52.6 |
| 13 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 1 |
| 0.2 | On Target % | 0.1 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 365 | Accurate Passes | 415 |
| 447 | Passes | 490 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.8 |
| 6 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 13 | Crosses | 18 |
| 0.5 | Cross % | 0.3 |
| 67 | Long Balls | 49 |
| 36 | Accurate Long Balls | 21 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 5 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 9 | Effective Tackles | 18 |
| 17 | Tackles | 25 |
| 0.5 | Tackle % | 0.7 |
| 15 | Interceptions | 14 |
| 18 | Effective Clearances | 6 |
| 18 | Clearances | 6 |
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL
Venue: Estadio Nacional de Lima
Location: Lima, Peru
Venue: Estadio Nacional de Lima
Location: Lima, Peru
WCQ - CONMEBOL Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 8 | +8 | 18 |
| 2 | Colombia | 8 | +4 | 16 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 8 | +8 | 15 |
| 4 | Ecuador | 8 | +2 | 11 |
Line-Ups
Peru (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pedro Gallese (GK)  |
| 2 | Luis Abram |
| 4 | Anderson Santamaría |
| 6 | Miguel Trauco |
| 3 | Aldo Corzo |
| 10 | Christian Cueva |
| 19 | Yoshimar Yotún |
| 23 | Pedro Aquino |
| 9 | Gianluca Lapadula |
| 20 | Edison Flores |
| 18 | André Carrillo |
Argentina (4-4-1-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Franco Armani (GK) |
| 19 | Nicolás Otamendi |
| 2 | Lucas Martínez Quarta |
| 3 | Nicolás Tagliafico |
| 4 | Gonzalo Montiel |
| 20 | Giovani Lo Celso |
| 5 | Leandro Paredes |
| 21 | Nicolás González |
| 8 | Rodrigo De Paul |
| 22 | Lautaro Martínez |
| 10 | Lionel Messi |
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