Henry and Ramiro Vaca They are the architects of the success of Bolivia 2-0 match Peru which serves to leave the Green team in last place in the South American qualifying phase of World Cup 2026.
The team led by the Brazilian coach Antonio Carlos Zago got his first three points, while Peru It is below with a unit.
The duel earlier Peru is also the last in Peace of the historical scorer of Bolivia Marcelo Martins Moreno, who a few days ago announced that he was leaving La Verde after the sixth round tie.
The rivalry started with the Peru team supported by a huge attendance of fans at the 3,650 meter altitude of the stadium. Hernando Siles, in La Paz.
In the 19th minute the Bolivians took the lead after a combination in between Marcelo Martins Moreno and Henry Vacawho, despite being marked by a Peruvian defender, was able to finish to beat the goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.
The goal was a relief for La Verde, who put together plays with more confidence thanks to Ramiro Vaca and Roberto Fernández, while Peru He put little pressure on Bolivia’s defense.
At the end of the first half, a header from Gianluca Lapadula can send both teams to the locker room with a tie, but the goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra the striker’s shot was caught Cagliari Italian.
Peru started the second half determined to find parity and advance their ranks, but there were some gaps in defense that allowed Bolivia to counterattack.
The Peruvian coach Juan Reynoso brought the historic striker Paolo Guerrero replaced Lapadula, while Zago strengthened the brand in the midfield with the entry of Moisés Villarroel.
In the 75th minute, Martins Moreno He left the field amidst the applause of the Bolivian public.
Shortly before the end of the match, in the 97th minute, Ramiro Vaca scored the second goal Boliviawhich was verified after the verification of the previous play of VAR.
On the sixth date to be held on November 21, Bolivia will visit Uruguay and Peru will be local before Venezuela.
– Data sheets:
2. Bolivia: Guillermo Viscarra; Jairo Quinteros, Luis Haquín, José Sagredo, Roberto Fernández; Miguel Terceros (m.46, Rodrigo Ramallo), Leonel Justinano, Ramiro Vaca (m.92, Diego Bejarano); Henry Vaca (m.56, Jaime Arrascaita), Carmelo Algarañaz (m.56, Moisés Villarroel) and Marcelo Martins (m.75, Jair Reinoso).
Selector: Antonio Carlos Zago.
0. Peru: Pedro Gallese; Aldo Corozo (m.81, Edison Flores), Marcos López (m.68, Sergio Peña), Carlos Zambrano, Alexander Callens; Renato Tapia, Yoshimar Yotun, Piero Quispe, Joao Grimaldo (d. 68, Luis Advíncula) ; Franco Zanelatto (m.55, Bryan Reyna) and Gianluca Lapadula (m.55, Paolo Guerrero).
Selector: Juan Reynoso.
The objectives: 1-0, m.19: Henry Vaca. 2-0, m.97: Ramiro Vaca.
Referee: Guillermo Guerrero (ECU). He advised Justiniano, Callens and Henry Vaca.
Happenings: Match on the fifth day of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup played at the Hernando Siles stadium in La Paz.
Source: La Verdad
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