The last-minute goal with which Brazil defeated the Peruvian team came as a shock to all fans, including coach Juan Reynoso. The “Cabezón” took responsibility for the late goal and explained why his plan didn’t work. “We had rethought this ball. We had thought that Raúl (Ruidíaz), as he does in his club, has done in Mexico and everywhere, goes to the first post and Paolo goes to the penalty spot. The most dangerous balls were shooting between the first post and the penalty spot,” he said at a press conference.
“Apart from the lack of coordination, the responsibility lies with those who speak and it is their merit. What were we looking for with Raúl? That he would accompany Paolo in pressure and that, since he was fresh, he would help us score passes and.” “Have an action in attack,” added the coach about the role of the “Flea” in his strategy.
The harsh accusation from Juan Reynoso and Paolo Guerrero after the goal
After Canarinhas 1-0, Paolo Guerero approached the technical area where he talked to the coach. According to commentator Diego Rebagliati, the ‘Predator’ complained to the coach that he had sent Ruidíaz to cover the near post instead of delegating this function to him.
Paolo Guerrero and Juan Reynoso argued at the end of the game. Photo: La República/Luis Jiménez
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This was Marquinhos’ goal in Brazil’s 1-0 win against Peru
In the 90th minute of the game at the National Stadium, defender Marquinhos rose above his guards and met Neymar’s cross from the corner kick with a header. The ball went to the far post from Pedro Gallese’s position, so the goalkeeper could do nothing to prevent the goal.
When will the Peruvian team play again?
Peru’s next match in qualifying will be the Pacific Classic against Chile on the third day of the tournament. The duel will take place on Thursday, October 12th at the David Arellano Monumental Stadium in Santiago.