Although the rivalry was friendly, there was tension for a while Peru vs Paraguayan Monument Stadium is controversial. Each team sent off a football player as players from both teams got into a temper tantrum.
In the 81st minute, Ramirez beat Cristian Cueva with a ball on the grass. Later, Alexander Zuker came out in defense of ‘Aladdin’ and took action against the spectator, who was supported by Fabian Balbuena. Immediately, Alexander Callens entered the scene.
The defender pushed the ‘5’ and a brawl broke out, in which Wilder Cartagena joined. Immediately, Paraguay’s goalkeeper Pinola came to separate those involved, as did Carlos Asquez and Pedro Aquino.
After a few minutes, the players calmed down and the referee spoke to his assistant to make appropriate decisions. Alexander Sugar and Fabian Balbuena, who entered then, were thrown out by the head judge.
Peru vs. Paraguay: Match preview
The two teams battled it out for the last time for the eighteenth day of the Qatar 2022 qualifiers. At that time, the national team defeated the ‘Guarani’ team 2-0. For a review of the said match.
The Peruvian national team reached this commitment with high expectations after a 4-1 last-gasp victory over El Salvador in the United States. Of course, for this new day of international friendlies, the ‘capzone’ cast consists of more players from local championships than international leagues.
For his part, Paraguay’s strategist, Guillermo Barros Schelotto, has decided to keep more young elements in his squad, not neglecting experience like Miguel Almiron. When it comes to matches, they will go all out against Peru as their last friendlies did not have the results they expected (defeat and goalless draw).
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