The triple date of the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers culminated. Of nine possible points, the Peruvian team drew four: a draw against Uruguay, victory against Venezuela and a hard defeat against Brazil. With these results, those directed by Ricardo Gareca they happened to be placed in the seventh square with eight points, to five of the zone of repechaje.
In the first instance, these are encouraging numbers because losing to Scratch was on the budget. However, what has been shown in the three games has left much to be desired, especially for the action of some selected, such as Edison Flores, Luis Advíncula, Others. Below we will show you the highs and lows of Peru on this triple date.
high points
Even in the most difficult moments, small lights of hope appear that motivate us and make us believe that the future is not as dark as it seems. Within these three games, coach Ricardo Gareca finally found a decent left-back, Marcos López.
At the age of 21, the footballer of the MLS San Jose Earthquakes he seized the stop, took care of his band, and joined the attack judiciously whenever he could. He was even on the verge of scoring the discount against La Canarinha. Definitely a nice appearance that will bring quite a look to the future.
Although he did not play much and in the middle of an apathetic party on the part of the Peruvian selection, Gabriel Costa was like a bold and facing player. The soccer player of Colo Colo Chilean showed off his braids and let Ricardo Gareca know he can count on him whenever he wants.
One of the lowest points of the target-i is the central saga and, although it sounds contradictory, we have a value to highlight: Alexander Callens. The 29-year-old defender has shown character in defending, is not afraid of crosses and does not blush when the play calls for the ball to burst.
Honorable mention for Wilder Cartagena, who has shown on more than one occasion that when he enters a match where the ‘potatoes burn’, his legs do not tremble and he knows how to prevail over his rivals.
low points
Just as there were names to highlight, there are also those that were left in debt and of these we have quite a few. Edison Flores, Luis Advíncula, Anderson Santamaría, Christofer Gonzales, Raúl Ruidíaz and Yoshimar Yotún.
Of all the ones mentioned, the most amazing was the level of Edison Flores. The ‘Orelles’, who reappeared with the Peruvian team after several months of absence, did not show the level we were used to and for a while went unnoticed on the court. It even looked like Peru was playing with ten on the court.
Advíncula, that came being holder in mouth Juniors, Played far below his level. Nor did he defend if he joined the attack. But worst of all it was Anderson Santamaría, Who in his attempt to get out playing, made big mistakes. Against Venezuela we are almost tied because of him and against Brazil, if we were marked. It was so under his performance that Gareca had to change it in the second half.
‘Canchita’ went unnoticed the minutes he was on the track as well Raúl Ruidíaz, Who has been receiving constant criticism for his lack of goal, but so and Ricardo Gareca continues to give him opportunities. Finally Yotún did not prove to be this footballer capable of seizing the midfield.
Although the triple date of September has already ended, the Peruvian team will face three more matches for the qualifying process next October, so there is no time to rest and a lot to think about. Ricardo Gareca will have to find the team and place the best players, otherwise we will start saying goodbye to Qatar.