The Peruvian and Chilean national teams will face each other once again, this time in a match for the points of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Both teams have faced each other 21 times in the CONMEBOL tournament, and the last time La Roja played at home, they ended up smiling thanks to an inspired Arturo Vidal.
The Last Match Between Peru and Chile in the World Cup Qualifiers
In a very evenly matched game, veteran Vidal changed the outcome with a stroke of brilliance. In the 19th minute, the 'King' found space near the Peru's penalty area and sent a beautiful strike with the instep to the corner of Pedro Gallese's goal. The goalkeeper stood frozen without saying a word.
The match continued in the same vein: both teams found chances and dominated possession for periods of time. However, Vidal appeared again in the 34th minute of the first half, this time entering the area at the same time as a cross came from the right side. The rebound fell perfectly for him to shoot and defeat the 'Octopus'. Final score 2-0. In the second half, 'La Roja' maintained the result without much trouble.
That Chile 2-0 Peru took place on November 13th, 2020. Reinaldo Rueda fielded Bravo, Isla, Díaz, Maripán, Beausejour, Pulgar, Vidal, Pinares, Orellana, Meneses, and Mora. On the other hand, Ricardo Gareca sent out Gallese, Advíncula, Araujo, Abram, Trauco, Yotún, Tapia, Aquino, Flores, Carrillo, and Ruidíaz.