About Peru's performance in Russia 2018

Shortly after Russia 2018, a former Argentine player analyzed the campaign of the Peruvian national team in the competition, highlighting the good image left by Ricardo Gareca's team.

For Hernán Crespo, the penalty missed by Christian Cueva was decisive. The former Argentine forward believes that if 'Aladino' had scored, the history of the national team would be different.

"If Cueva had scored the penalty, things would have changed. But we are talking about a hypothetical case. Peru left a good impression. They left quickly, but showed very good football," Crespo said on ESPN.

Praising Gareca

The now sports commentator praised the work of his compatriot Ricardo Gareca, emphasizing that "He didn't just come to participate."

"We have to congratulate him. Firstly, because no one expected him to do so well in the qualifying matches. Then, he played in the World Cup. He didn't come to just participate. He took his chance. But this is football," he added.

The plan for Ruggeri for Gareca to coach the Argentine national team July 15, 2018