The first double date of the 2026 South American qualification ended and the Peruvian team After the draw against Paraguay and the defeat against Brazil in the Nacional, they finished seventh with just one point. Despite these results, fans praised the coach Juan Reynoso for the systems he used both in Ciudad del Este and against Canarinha at home.
YOU CAN SEE: The reason that triggered Paolo’s strong claim on Reynoso after Brazil’s goal
However, there is a more than worrying statistic that left the team “Cabezón” after these first two dates of the qualification process: no shots on goal in 180 minutes played.
Although Juan Reynoso prioritized the defensive system against Paraguay and Brazil, especially in the first game when they had only 10 men available due to the exclusion Luis Advíncula; The national soccer players had no ideas when it came to attacking, they didn’t shoot at the goal or intimidate the opposing goalkeepers.
Bicolor statistics. Photo: Leaked passport
How was Peru vs. Brazil for 2026 qualification?
The Peruvian team had played well against their Brazilian counterparts, but a mistake at the end of the duel left them empty-handed. In the 90th minute, Marquinhos appeared alone at the near post and scored the only goal of the game with a header.