La Peruvian national team achieved a resounding victory over Bolivia in matchday 13 of the 2022 Qatar Qualifiers, and now keeps its chances intact of reaching the next World Cup. For coach Víctor Rivera, the national team was the clear dominator of the game, and he highlighted the character that the team had at the Estadio Nacional.
"I liked the team's conviction, knowing that it was necessary to start with great efficiency, and the team knew how to push forward and press from the first minute. Peru was superior from the first minute," declared the coach in an interview with radio Ovación.
With a great performance by Christian Cueva, Ricardo Gareca's team defeated César Farías' team and climbed to seventh place in the tournament with 14 points. In the next match, they will face a tough challenge against Venezuela.
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At the same time, Rivera emphasized the importance of maintaining order and concentration in Caracas. "Against Venezuela, it's a match that must be played with great intelligence from the first minute to the end. Venezuela made it difficult for Ecuador, so we must play with the same order and intensity that we showed last night," he added.
Remember that the match against Verde allowed Gianluca Lapadula to score his first goal with the Blanquirroja. Likewise, the national team obtained their third consecutive home victory in the tournament.
When, where, and what time does Peru vs. Venezuela play?
Peru vs. Venezuela will be played on Tuesday, November 16 at the Estadio Olímpico UCV starting at 4:00 p.m. (Peruvian time).