The Peru vs Bolivia match, which corresponds to date 5 of the 2026 qualification, can be crucial for both teams’ interest in the competition. In the middle of the expectation, coach Jorge Fossati – League 1 champions with university– spoke about it and emphasized that Juan Reynoso’s team should not worry about visiting La Verde in La Paz.
What did Jorge Fossati say about the game against Peru?
The experienced strategist, who played at a high level with the Uruguayan team and several clubs on the continent, responded to the criticism of the level of the Peruvian championship and in turn used it as a model for the Bicolor’s next commitment.
“I don’t agree with those who say that there is no competition here or that it is not a challenging league, especially because of the geographical part. I ask you, Peruvians, would you be worried if the game took place on the plain? A formality.” . “Why are they worried? They play against Bolivia, the last one. “What are you worried about?” he said in an interview with the “Al Angle” program.
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Although the Uruguayan coach stressed that playing at high altitude is beneficial for the locals, he does not believe it is a deciding factor. “You don’t say it’s an end element. I played with clubs and the Uruguayan national team in La Paz and it didn’t go bad for me.” It’s a plus, but without it the game is a formality. With this plus it becomes more complicated. “I’m not saying it’s impossible, quite the opposite, but I’m very optimistic about the possibilities that Peru has.” he concluded.
When does Peru play Bolivia?
The decisive game Peru vs. Bolivia will be played this Thursday, November 16, from 3:00 p.m. at the Hernando Siles Stadium in La Paz.
History of the matches between Peru vs. Bolivia in La Paz
The city of La Paz hosted 9 matches between Peru vs. Bolivia after qualification. The record for Blanquirroja is negative, with 1 win, 2 draws and 6 defeats.
Peru vs. Bolivia: last games
- November 19, 2022 | Peru – Bolivia 1-0 | Internationally friendly
- 11/11/2021 | Peru – Bolivia 3-0 | Qatar 2022 qualification
- Oct 10, 2021 | Bolivia – Peru 1-0 | Qatar 2022 qualification
- June 18, 2019 | Bolivia 1-3 Peru | Copa America 2019
- Aug 31, 2019 | Peru – Bolivia 2:1 | Russia 2018 qualification
- Sep 1, 2016 | Bolivia 0-3 Peru | Russia 2018 Qualification*
- June 25, 2015 | Bolivia 1-3 Peru | Copa America 2015.
*The Peruvian team lost 0-2, but FIFA and later the TAS decreed a 3-0 win for the Bicolor due to the poor registration of a highland player.