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Peru team resumes training after friendly victory

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13:46 | Schruns (Austria), Jun. 4.

Peru's national soccer team on Monday resumed training sessions in Austria following its 3-0 win against Saudi Arabia, as preparation for the coming 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.

With this victory, the Incas have extended their unbeaten run to 14 matches, the best streak in Peruvian soccer history. 

Coached by Argentinean Ricardo Gareca, the session took place in the city of Schruns and included a practice game.

The red-white squad will play its last friendly match against Sweden in Gothenburg on June 9 at 6:15 PM (local time).

Before its debut at the World Cup tournament, the team is scheduled to hold five additional training sessions.

As is known, Peru qualified for the FIFA World Cup after 36 years. The squad is placed in Group C, along with France, Denmark, and Australia.

The Incas' first game will be played against Denmark (June 16). Then, they will clash with France (June 21) before facing Australia (June 26).

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Published: 6/4/2018