The Peruvian team They lost 1-0 to Brazil with just one point left after the double-header of 2026 qualification, a defeat that left a deep impression on fans, who took aim at Raúl Ruidíaz and blamed him for Marquinhos’ goal from the corner made. Given these doubts, strategist Juan Reynoso was consulted about the striker’s move from the Seattle Sounders to the MLS, and Renato Tapia could not hide a strange gesture.
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During the press conference, Michael Succar asked “Cabezón” about his interpretation of bringing in Ruidíaz. Seconds before the coach of the Peruvian team responded, the national midfielder laughed sarcastically, lowered his head and made turns that can be interpreted in a thousand ways.
What did Juan Reynoso say about Marquinhos’ goal and Raúl Ruidíaz’s effort?
“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.
How was Peru vs. Brazil for 2026 qualification?
The Peruvian team had played a good game against their Brazilian counterpart, but a mistake at the end of the game left them empty-handed. About 90 minutes later, Marquinhos appeared alone at the near post and headed the only goal of the game.