21:32 | Porto Alegre (Brazil), Jul. 3.
Peru's national soccer team on Wednesday night defeated its Chilean counterpart to move towards the finals at
Copa America Brasil 2019.
In the 21st minute, Peruvian midfielder Edison Flores received the ball in the box, which he shot to make the first goal for the red-white team.
Later, Andre Carrillo delivered the football to midfielder Yoshimar Yotun, which he amazingly slid into the net, thus scoring the second goal for the Incas (38th minute).
The first half ended with Peru partially winning the game 2-0.
2nd half
Peru entered the field feeling more confident for the start of the second half.
For its part, Chile did not manage to show any recovery signs.
As a result, Peru's all-time goalscorer Paolo Guerrero received a pass and easily drove the ball into the counterpart's net in the 91st minute.
Before the game came to an end, Inca goalkeeper Pedro Gallese saved a penalty kicked by Chilean Eduardo Vargas.
Today's match was held at Arena do Gremio in Porto Alegre.
Peru will face host Brazil in the finals this Sunday. It must be noted the Incas return to such stage after 44 years.
Furthermore, President Martin Vizcarra congratulated the team over the triumph.
"Great victory of our squad. Congratulations, guys. A deserved final," he posted on Twitter.
Starting Lineups
Peru
Pedro Gallese, Luis Advíncula, Carlos Zambrano, Luis Abram, Miguel Trauco, Renato Tapia, Yoshimar Yotún, André Carrillo, Christian Cueva, Edison Flores, and Paolo Guerrero. Coach: Ricardo Gareca.
Chile
Gabriel Arias, Mauricio Isla, Gary Medel, Guillermo Maripán, Jean Beausejour, Arturo Vidal, Erick Pulgar, Charles Aránguiz, José Pedro Fuenzalida, Eduardo Vargas, and Alexis Sánchez. Coach: Reinaldo Rueda.
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Published: 7/3/2019