He played in the final minutes but failed to score. Young striker Sebastien Pineau was there for the Costa Cálida Supercup as the Chilean U-20 side lost to their England counterparts. The soccer player of Peruvian and Chilean nationality was called up to defend La Roja in this international tournament of this category.
The popular “Peruvian Cavani” started the game on the substitutes’ bench; However, in the 60th minute coach Patricio Ormazábal decided to make his move to replace fellow striker Esteban Calderón when they were 2-0 at La Roja.
Minutes later, the Europeans scored the third goal and sealed victory in the tournament being held in the Spanish city of Murcia. The next game where Sebastien Pineau could add more minutes is against Australia next Saturday 24 September.
Sebastien Pineau: the Alianza Lima player who wore the jerseys of Chile and Peru. Photo: Composition GLR/Instagram/Chilean Selection/Alianza History
Sebastien Pineau: Will he play for Peru or Chile?
After the winning goal that saw Alianza Lima reserve champions 2022, Sebastian Pinau He referenced his next decision of picking the team he would defend. The forward indicated that he will give an answer as soon as his tour with La Roja ends.
“Right now my focus is on giving the tour. Later I will give an answer personally”, explained the “Peruvian Cavani”, who was already part of the Microcycles of the Peru U-20 team managed by Gustavo Roverano.