Peru vs Uruguay Player Ratings: La Blanquirroja stuns Uruguay with thrilling winner
In the South American FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Peru have made history following their dramatic late winner to secure a slender 1-0 triumph on home soil at Estadio Nacional de Lima. Also, this is the first win for the hosts in the World Cup qualification campaign as they are sitting at the bottom of the table regardless of the historic win.
Meanwhile, Uruguay walked into the clash as the superior team sitting in the second-place only behind Argentina now dropped down to the third spot after the loss. Peru defender Miguel Araujo combined with substitute Piero Quispe to head the perfectly delivered cross into the net courtesy of a well-timed header near the goal post. The visitors could not find their way back into the game in the remaining minutes of the match.
With that, Now let’s dive into the player ratings of the game.
Peru National Football Team Player Ratings vs Uruguay
Goalkeeper
Pedro Gallese (7.5/10)
He managed to keep a clean sheet and showcased three saves preventing the visitors from scoring.
Defenders
Miguel Araujo (8/10)
The defender scored the winner courtesy of a header in the 88th minute and was rock solid in the defence.
Carlos Zambrano (7/10)
Gave no space to Urguguay’s attack and cleared out dangers making 7 clearances in the back line.
Luis Abram (7/10)
Although he was decent in putting tackles and clearances, needs to improve his game in duels.
Midfielders
Andy Polo (7/10)
He played well on the wide right flanks and registered a shot on target along with two successful dribbles.
Oliver Sonne (7.5/10)
He was subbed off in the 80th minute and had a decent outing providing solidity in the midfield working as a pivot role.
Jesus Castillo (7/10)
Similar to his fellow midfield partner Castillo remained solid in defensive duties and won all of his tackles and made 7 recoveries.
Sergio Pena (7.5/10)
Meanwhile, Sonne and Castillo took care of defensive stability, Pena was out there creating duties producing three chances and as many three shots.
Alexander Callens (6.5/10)
He mostly covered the left-wide areas of the pitch won aerial duels and delivered accurate cross into the box.
Forwards
Alex Valera (6.5/10)
He played up front in a double striker role and often tracked back to help out in defence when needed.
Edison Flores (6.5/10)
The 30-year-old led the attack, creating three chances, attempting as many shots and successfully dribbling once.
Substitutes
Bryan Reyna (6/10)
Piero Quispe (7/10)
Jean Archimbaud (5.5/10)
Luis Ramos (N/A)
Manager
Jorge Fossati (8/10)
Uruguay National Football Team Player Ratings vs Peru
Goalkeeper
Sergio Rochet (6/10)
The shot-stopper should have done better with the header to prevent the goal rest he had a fair game.
Defenders
Guillermo Varela (7/10)
He was excellent in defensive duties with tackles and ground duels and often carried the ball with dribbling to attack.
Manuel Ugarte (6.5/10)
He was tasked with his usual role of the national as centre-back and had a solid game besides conceding a single goal.
Santiago Bueno (6/10)
He made some crucial clearances and blocks operating as the left centre-back.
Midfielders
Nahitan Nández (6.5/10)
He functioned on wide right delivered some quality crosses and played 7 passes into the final third.
Federico Valverde (7/10)
The Real Madrid star played his usual role in the middle registered two shots and helped the Uruguayan defence.
Nicolas Fonseca (7.5/10)
Fonseca played a pivot role and did a phenomenal job enjoying a 100% success rate in tackles and duels. Several key blocks and clearances as well.
Giorgian De Arrascaeta (6/10)
The 30-year-old was below par in creative playmaking and failed to have much of an impact.
Maximiliano Araujo (6.5/10)
From the wide left flank, he had two shots and created a couple of chances as well.
Forwards
Darwin Nunez (7/10)
The Liverpool striker registered two shots on target but failed to score against a compact defence of Peru.
Cristian Olivera (6.5/10)
He had no such involvement besides a single shot and was replaced in the second half.
Substitutes
Facundo Pellistri (6.5/10)
Luciano Rodriguez (N/A)
Manager
Marcelo Bielsa (6.5/10)
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FAQs
What was the result of Peru vs Uruguay?
Peru secured a historic 1-0 over Uruguay.
When was the Peru vs Uruguay?
The game was played on Saturday, 12 October.
Who was the man of the match in Peru vs Uruguay?
Miguel Araujo was the man of the match in Peru vs Uruguay.