One of those hits. The afternoon of June 13, 2022 was the day the Peru team saw the Australian team celebrate after winning the World Cup ticket in Qatar Two Tone 5:4 on penalties. Today marks a year since that defeat that wiped out the dreams of an entire country’s fans yearning for a new World Cup.
The hustle and bustle at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium could be red and white as Peruvian fans were convinced that the scenario of the 2018 World Cup in Russia, where the team led by Argentinian Ricardo Gareca defeated the footballers, would be repeated Goals by André Carillo and Paolo Guerrero.
In the aforementioned match, Australia needed to win to be able to participate in the World Cup, but the Inca team dashed their hopes. But as the saying goes: “Football takes revenge”, according to the coach’s team Graham Arnold He knew how to take advantage of that June 13th.
Peru failed to defeat Australia on penalties, losing their chances of qualifying for Qatar 2022. Photo: EFE
How did the penalty shootout go?
After more than 90 minutes in which the Peru team failed to finally get through the fence of goalkeeper and Australia team captain Mathew Ryan, who was later replaced by the nimble goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne, it was time for the definition from the twelve steps
Andrew Redmayne starred in Peru’s elimination from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Photo: Composition LR
To the surprise of the team led by Graham Arnold, Pedro Gallese initially parried the first shot of the Oceanic team. The illusion grew in the Peruvian fanatic.
With that in mind, Gianluca Lapadula would take the ball immediately and, after a powerful shot to the left, blast goalkeeper Redmayne’s fence. The same efficiency would go through the feet of Alexander Callens, Renato Tapia and Edison Flores.
However, the Australian players reacted after the great save from Pedro Gallese. Unfortunately, Luis Advíncula and Alex Valera’s misses would seal Qatar’s qualification for the “Kanguros”.
Why did Graham Arnold trade Mathew Ryan for Andrew Redmayne?
According to Australian coach Graham Arnold’s statements to the press about why he decided to replace one of his main characters on the team with substitute Andrew Redmayne, the strategist explained that his intention was to “define the mental aspect of the kickers”. suspects of Peru”.
“Andrew Redmayne He’s an excellent penalty saver. With the change we want to influence the mental side of the kickers in Peru and raise doubts in them,” reveals Graham Arnold.