It's just a matter of hours to experience the exciting match between Peru vs. Australia for a ticket to the 2022 Qatar World Cup. The team is already in Doha to play the match of their lives, so they gave statements to the international press as part of the prelude to these nerve-wracking 90 minutes.
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The players chosen to face the cameras from all over the world were Pedro Gallese and Ricardo Gareca himself. The coach of the national team showed great concentration throughout the press conference, making it clear that the team is prepared for these types of matches.
Within the statements, Ricardo Gareca valued the 7 years he has been with the Peruvian National Team and living these kinds of matches. The idea of the "Tigre" has always been to grow alongside the team, so this is a great opportunity to continue on that path.
"The fact that we played a playoff doesn't give it any importance. Every story is different. We want to keep growing. We've known each other for 7 years. A team that has experienced difficult situations and turned them around. Knowing that the path is tough, but it's what we want to experience," he said.
"We are prepared for these types of matches. Beyond experience, Australia also has it. We are in the same conditions as them," he added.
What time is Peru vs. Australia?
The match between Peru vs. Australia for the playoff to Qatar 2022 will take place this Monday, June 13 starting at 13:00 Peru time (18:00 GMT).