We know how important the referee is in a World Cup qualifying match. And considering how unfair some referees have been in previous matches for Peru, it is always convenient to review the file of the referee who will be in charge of directing the match against Brazil. And it is a familiar face: Wilmar Roldán.
Well, the 36-year-old Colombian referee has had an impeccable career in the world of refereeing and has also been regarded as one of the best in the region. In 2015, he was chosen as the best referee on the continent, having officiated the Copa America final between Chile and Argentina.
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To top it off, Roldán is not unfamiliar to Peru. Whenever he has officiated a match for the national team, they have not lost. Is it a good indicator? Partly yes. The Colombian referee is known for prioritizing the game and not stopping it for fouls.
The last match officiated by Wilmar Roldán for Peru was in the current World Cup qualifiers, when the national team defeated Ecuador 2-1 at the Estadio Nacional in Lima with a stunning goal from Renato Tapia. Will they be able to repeat the score against Brazil? Let's hope so.
| MATCH | CHAMPIONSHIP |
| Peru (2) vs. Ecuador (1) | World Cup Qualifiers Russia 2018 |
| Bolivia (1) vs. Peru (3) | Copa America 2015 |
| Peru (2) vs. Paraguay (1) | Friendly 2014 |
| Peru (1) vs. Argentina (1) | World Cup Qualifiers Brazil 2014 |
| Peru (4) vs. Venezuela (1) | Copa America 2011 |
| Uruguay (1) vs. Peru (1) | Copa America 2011 |
However, the refereeing can be a curiosity in this match, but it cannot be taken as favoring the actions of Peru. To win, they need to play well and repeat the feat against Brazil like they did in the Copa America Centenario.
► Peru vs. Brazil this Tuesday for matchday 12 of World Cup Qualifiers Russia 2018
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