Peru and Paraguay ended in a draw at the Antonio Aranda Encina Stadium with no goals. The Peruvian team achieved an important draw by playing with 10 men. Mainly responsible for this result was goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, who saved his goal more than once. His achievement was not only highlighted by the Peruvians but also by the Paraguay coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto. The Argentine strategist surrendered to “Octopus” and showered him with praise.
“It leaves a bitter aftertaste. Even when we played eleven against eleven, there was a noticeable difference. Gallese had a very good evening. I am satisfied with the performance (…). Knowing that the rival would defend, we “We created clear goalscoring situations, but we didn’t have the best finish or the best luck; besides, Gallese’s performance was fantastic,” he explained in a conference.