Peru drew against Morocco in the Blanquirroja’s second international match of 2023 without a goal. After the National Strategist match Juan Reinoso He gave a press conference and referred to the confrontation between the selected teams and the Spanish police at flag waving on Monday 27th before the game. The Bicolor’s DT mainly focused on Pedro Gallese, stressing his stance on going to the Madrid police station to make statements.
“It’s difficult to give an opinion. I think it’s not appropriate to talk about this topic, just congratulate Pedro because life is like that, details, unforeseen events. Yesterday it was like that (because) nobody expected it “Peru made a lot of banners and nothing like it ever happened. Things came up yesterday and Gallese had the courage to show his face, to give his version, and that speaks well for us, for Peruvian citizens,” he said before the Press.
After the scuffle between the Spanish police and the Peruvian players, the Orlando City goaltender was taken to Chamartín police station to testify and was released hours later without charge.
In light of the incident, the national strategist was cautious as he commented on the issue and spoke about the bravery of the goalkeeper who decided to play against the Moroccan side despite being at the Madrid police station hours before the game.
What did Carlos Zambrano say after his sacking?
Zambrano was sent off for a foul on Sofiane Boufalel. At the end of the game, the ‘León’ spoke about the red card and assured that the Moroccan player fouled him earlier. “I think from the pictures you can see that he attacked me first, I walked up to him, shook hands and the referee said, ‘I’ll throw you out for that,'” he told Movistar Deportes.