17:17 | Salvador da Bahia (Brazil), Jun. 29.
Peru's national soccer team on Saturday afternoon defeated its Uruguayan counterpart at Copa America Brasil 2019.
The first and second halves ended with the score tied to zero goals.
Thus, the game was extended for penalty kicks.
Within this framework, Peru managed to score 5 goals against 4 by Uruguay.
F.C. Barcelona star Luis Suarez missed his chance to shine once the Inca goalkeeper Pedro Gallese prevented the ball from sliding into the net.
Uruguayan goals were made by Edinson Cavani, Christian Stuani, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Lucas Torreira.
Peru's Paolo Guerrero, Raúl Ruidíaz, Yoshimar Yotún, Luis Advíncula, and Edinson Flores scored for our country.
Peru will next face Chile in the semifinals.
Today's match was held at Arena Fonte Nova.
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.
Uruguay
Fernando Muslera, Giovanni González, Diego Godín, José María Giménez, Martín Cáceres, Rodrigo Bentancur, Federico Valverde, Nahitan Nandez, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Edinson Cavani, and Luis Suárez. Coach: Óscar Tabárez.
Via Twitter, Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra congratulated the red-white team for the victory.
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Published: 6/29/2019