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Schulz Become The Scores Winner In His Debut Match

indexSeptember 12, 2018

The defender of Germany Nico Schulz on his international debut match scored the 85th-minute goal. The goal helped his team to beat Peru with the score 2-1. It was the friendly match that held on Sunday. Schulz is one of five changes that team made and it drew 0-0 with France the world champions in the match of Nations League held on Thursday. In the late winner, the team fired to cherish a historic first win in its home stadium.

On the other hand, the Germans are now looking to come back on the track to accomplish success after crashing out the World Cup of this year in the group stage. In the history of 80 years, this is their most early exit from any of the tournament. The coach of Germany Joachim Loew is looking to introduce some more spark at the front, his team in the opening 20 minutes went close through Matthias Ginter and Marco Reus.

However, it was the Peru who struck first at the time when Luis Advincula hit the ball from a tight angle. The ball passed Marc-Andre Ter Stegen the keeper of the team after charging past two Germans in the box. The other changes of Loew are Julian Brandt and with a superb chip he paid him back. In the 25th minute of the game, he draws to the host’s level.

Post break Timo Werner and Jefferson Farfan missed similar kind of chances each for Germany as well as Peru and shooting the ball over the bar taking a few short breaks after When the pace was dropped considerably, the Schulz clutched his chance of hitting shot from 15 meters. The short slipped under Pedro Gallese the goalkeeper and then into the net. People who were watching this move kept their eyes on the ball and released themselves in the air after the ball enter into the net.

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Ricardo Gareca to remain as coach

indexAugust 24, 2018

The Peru national coach Ricardo Gareca has signed a new three-year deal that will see him take charge of the team during the next World Cup qualifiers. Ricardo Gareca is considered as a hero in this part of the world after taking the country to the Russian World Cup. This was the first time that Peru made it to a World Cup since 1982 and the Football Federation in Peru was keen to secure the coach on a long-term basis.

Ricardo Gareca said that this is an exciting period for him and that he loves to manage the Peru national team. He said that he has been building a team from scratch and that he will want to continue the journey with them.
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New Zealand Deny CEO Resignation

indexMay 30, 2018

New Zealand Football Board has denied that their Chief Executive Officer Andy Martin has resigned. Reports were rife in the media that the New Zealand football boss resigned but it was apparently the work of hackers who appeared to have made the post on the governing body’s website.

The bogus articles claimed: “Andy Martin has today told the New Zealand Football board that he is stepping down from his role as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.” Continue reading

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Football in Peru

indexOctober 28, 2017

When the word “sport” is mentioned in Peru, the most popular that will come to people’s mind is football.

Football in Peru was introduced by British immigrants, the Peruvians returning from Great Britain, as well by English sailors in the middle of 19th century during their frequent stops at the port of Callao.

In reference to the research-work entitled La Difusion del Futbol en Lima, during the last ten years of the 19th century, records show that sailors were fond of practicing sports such as football and they would play against teams made up of Englishmen, Peruvians, or a mix between Englishmen and Peruvians.

The 1990s were not brilliant football years for the Peruvian footballers and the disastrous 1987 Alianza Lima air incident alsocrushed the hopes for the team as series of good players who were prepared to play for the national team lost their lives.

Although there were still other good players like Julio César Uribe, Nolberto Solano, Claudio Pizarro, and Lose del Solar, yet the team was no longer the “Golden Team” of earlier. Continue reading “Football in Peru”

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PERU TO PLAY ARGENTINA IN WC QUALIFIERS

adminSeptember 18, 2017

Argentina’s World Cup qualifying campaign has already taken them to Córdoba, Mendoza and San Juan for home matches and after another disappointing result in the Monumental, La Albiceleste are now set to try their luck at the iconic Bombonera.

Following the draw with Venezuela, rumors immediately surfaced that Argentina will play their final qualifier against Peru at the home of Boca Juniors, but there is still uncertainty as to whether FIFA would approve the move, it was unclear if La Bombonera was a possibility. Continue reading “PERU TO PLAY ARGENTINA IN WC QUALIFIERS”

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VETERAN PERU WINGER RECALLED TO NATIONAL TEAM

indexAugust 24, 2017

Jefferson Farfan has been recalled back to the national team of Peru, according to reports.

The Veteran winger is expected to help out the South American side in their World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Ecuador.

The national team manager Ricardo Gareca named Farfanand forward Ivan Bulos in the team. Bulos would play in place of Paolo Guerrro who was suspended in the last game against Bolivia due to suspension.

Farfarn, who plays in the Russian Premier League for Lokomotiv Moscow, has featured 75 times for Peru national team. The coach claimed the veteran was “rewarded for his new found stability and continuity.” The player last played for his country in the first quarter of last year. Continue reading “VETERAN PERU WINGER RECALLED TO NATIONAL TEAM”

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PERU DEFEAT PARAGUAY, ECUADOR PLAY DRAW WITH VENEZUELA

indexJuly 4, 2017

South American sides Ecuador and Venezuela played a draw on Thursday night when they clashed.

Mikel Villanueva had an own goal in the 29th minute while Junior Moreno scored through a powerful shot from the centre of the box after receiving an assist from ArquimedesFiguera.

The teams played a 1-1 draw at half time and there was no change when the game ended. However, Figuera received marching orders in the 75th minute for a second yellow card.

When Peru and Paraguay met in a friendly game at Trujillo, Paolo Guerrero’s 75th minute effort was the difference in the 1-0 win. Rodrigo Rojas has fouled Miguel Trauco, picking up his second yellow card of the game. The visitors were down to ten men.

Football in Peru has been developing of recent. They play Jamaica in their next game. The friendly game would hold on June 13.

Elsewhere in football’s most iconic rivalries, Argentina defeated Brazil in a superclasico in Australia. Sevilla defender Garbiel Mercado scored the sole goal that separated the bitter rivals as over 95,000 fans gathered to watch the star studded game. Funny enough only 31 percent saw the game the Socceroos played against Saudi Arabia in the crucial World Cup fixture. Continue reading “PERU DEFEAT PARAGUAY, ECUADOR PLAY DRAW WITH VENEZUELA”

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POLICE UNCOVER COCAINE WITH LIONEL MESSI PACKAGING

indexApril 28, 2017

Police in Peru have seized a shipment that contains 1.4 kilogram of cocaine, with packaging material branded with Lionel Messi’s face.

The seized shipment has areported street worth of £73million.

The haul had Barcelona’s ‘M’ logo printed on it, with Messi’s name and face. The shipment even had the royal seal of the King of Spain. The Class A drug illegal shipment was poised to land in Europe before the officials captured it.

Spanish sources El Mundo Deportivo claims the shipment were hidden inside a container that was carrying 1,300 giant squid fillets. There are creative ways through which the exporters hide their illegalities. Last year a fruit wholesale dealer hid cocaine in plastic bananas. The cocaine had a street value of £24milion. The fruit seller hid the drug for Columbian drug lord Daniel Valdes Jaramillo whose nickname was ‘Messi.’ The banned shipment was found in a warehouse in Kent.

The drug business is not affecting football in Peru. The national team side kept their World Cup hopes alive after they defeated their Uruguayan counterpart 2-1. Barcelona superstar Luis Suarez returned from suspension for the game but he could do nothing to save them. Continue reading “POLICE UNCOVER COCAINE WITH LIONEL MESSI PACKAGING”

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Peru football must improve

indexFebruary 9, 2017

Peru football association said that they are looking for ways to improve the level of their football.

The national team is currently ranked 8th in the CONMEBOL ranking for the World Cup qualification, and the federation wants the team to improve.

Indeed the level of Peruvian football has steadily declined in recent years due to poor management of the football federation.

However, there are signs that the national team is recovering with results of the national team improving. They managed to eliminate Brazil at the latest Copa America in the USA, and they have also managed some good results in the World Cup qualification.

In their last game against Argentina, they were unfortunate for not having won the game after twice leading the match. They only managed a draw against one of the better sides in qualification.

But these results have been relatively rare, and the football federation wants to ensure that they get this kind of result on a regular basis. Continue reading “Peru football must improve”

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SANCHEZ SCORES TWICE IN 3-1 URUGUAY WIN

indexDecember 20, 2016

Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez scored twice as Chile defeated Uruguay 3-1 in a crucial CONMEBOL World Cup qualifier.

The forward only just returned from a hamstring injury with the club warning Chile not to risk him. Sanchez played anyway, and he was heavily strapped yet he scored two times in 16 minutes. He received an overwhelming standing ovation when he exited the pitch in the 84th minute.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger warned sternly that playing in the game would be a “suicidal decision” for Sanchez as it might leave him with a more serious injury. Wenger was not ready to risk the striker as it could impact Arsenal’s title chase in a very competitive term. Sanchez’s display will allay the French tactician’s fears going into the game against Manchester United this weekend.

Edison Cavani opened scoring for Uruguay within 15 minutes before Chile got an equalizer just before the recess. Eduardo Vargas’ header did the magic, and Sanchez put them ahead in the 60th minute. He got the second goal as well, sending fans wild. Everyone knew what a victory would do to their World Cup hopes, particularly as they battle Argentina for a spot in Russia 2018. Continue reading “SANCHEZ SCORES TWICE IN 3-1 URUGUAY WIN”