Sergio Peña is registering good performances with Malmo in the Swedish League. After playing the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers matches in October, the Peruvian recovered from an injury and is now accumulating minutes of play in his club. His great performance was rewarded this Friday, October 29th, with recognition from the Swedish football, an event that takes place just a few hours before the announcement of a new call-up for the national team.
According to the information from the Scandinavian country, the 26-year-old player was decisive in the last round played in the Swedish top division and was included in the ideal team of the 25th round of the Allsvenskan.
In this matchday, Malmo faced AIK Solna at the Eleda Stadium and managed to win by the minimum difference. The only goal of the match was scored by Serbian player Veljko Birmancevic, assisted by Danish player Anders Christiansen.
Peña in the ideal team of the round after the 25th matchday of the Swedish League. Photo: Twitter @dplus_sportSE
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Sergio Peña played until the 70th minute of the second half and was replaced by Swedish player Oscar Lewicki. The three points obtained were vital for the team coached by Jon Dahl Tomasson as they regained the lead of the tournament. Currently, they occupy the first place with 48 points.
Will Sergio Peña be called up for the Peruvian national team?
After this recognition granted to Sergio Peña, the footballer who plays for Malmo could be called up by the coach of the Peruvian national team, Ricardo Gareca, for the matches of the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers that will be played in November.
The announcement of the players who will play against Bolivia and Venezuela will be made this Friday, October 29th, starting at 12:00 PM at the Videna in San Luis.