A generation of fans of the Peru team keeps as one of their most painful memories the goal Andrés Mendoza missed in Lima in Germany’s 2006 World Cup qualifier against Ecuador. A few years after this event, the “Condor” has done it again, but on this occasion for the Legend’s Cup 2023a 7v7 soccer tournament that brings together several former Peruvian soccer players.
In the final minute of the semi-final between Universitario and Sporting, Mendoza had a chance to level the score and force extra time, but failed to capitalize on Luis “Pinza” Hernández’s pass. The former striker had only played hand-in-hand with ‘Chiquito’ Flores, but he got stuck on the finish and the ball went between his legs. With the 3:2 victory, the creams qualified for the grand finale.