Defensive Discipline And Rely On Fast Counter-attacks, Peru Beats Colombia 2-1

Peru vs Colombia (Twitter @euro2020)

JAKARTA - Peru managed to beat Colombia 2-1 in the 2021 Copa America Group B match at the Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico, Goiania, Brazil on Monday morning WIB.

As reported by Antara from the FIFA website, Colombia started the match with more possession of the ball. Meanwhile, Peru played by closing the defense line and expecting a counter-attack.

Peru's game paid off because they scored the first goal in the 16th minute. Yotun's kick hit the crossbar and the ball was thrown up by Sergio Penai to break into the Colombian goal. The position became 1-0 to Peru.

Lo festeja TODO PERÚ 🇵🇪 Primera victoria en esta CONMEBOL #CopaAmérica 🙌#VibraElContinente pic.twitter.com/EaAUdFipQZ

— Copa América (@CopaAmerica) June 21, 2021

These advantages make Peru further strengthen their defense. The waves of attacks from Colombia they dammed as much as possible, until finally, the first half was over.

Starting the second half at a disadvantage forced Colombia to play more aggressively to equalize.

In the 51st minute, Venezuelan goalkeeper Pedro Gallese made a foul and the referee without hesitation awarded a penalty to Colombia.

Miguel Borja is believed to be the executor of the penalty. He successfully outwits Gallese and equalized Colombia. The 1-1 draw made Colombia's confidence rise, they now have more possession of the ball.

Peru defended with discipline and relied on a quick counter-attack. Several times their efforts were able to threaten the Colombian goal.

In the 64th minute, an own goal was scored by Colombia defender Yerry Mina.

Starting from a corner kick by a Peruvian player, Mina tried to control the ball using her chest before the ball headed into her own team's goal.

Goalkeeper Ospina tried to clear the net but the referee saw the ball had crossed the goal line. Score 2-1 to Peru.

Peru's advantage lasted until the game was over. The addition of three points makes them now move up to third in the standings with three points from two matches.

While Colombia must remain in second place with four points from three matches.

#CopaAmérica 🏆

¡FINAL DEL PARTIDO! @SeleccionPeru venció 2-1 a @FCFSeleccionCol con goles de Sergio Peña y Yerry Mina en contra. Miguel Borja de penal había igualado transitoriamente para los Cafeteros.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🆚 Perú 🇵🇪#VibraElContinente #VibraOContinente pic.twitter.com/SimQVoZcjy

— Copa América (@CopaAmerica) June 21, 2021

Lineup:

Colombia (4-2-3-1): David Ospina; Davinson Sanchez, Yerry Mina, William Tesillo, Stefan Medina (Alfredo Morelos 81'), Edwin Cardona (Yimmi Chara 70'), Sebastian Perez (Gustavo Cuellar 60'), Wilmar Barrios, Miguel Borja, Duvan Zapata (Luis Muriel 61') , Juan Cuadrado.

Peru (4-2-3-1): Pedro Gallese; Alexander Callens, Christian Ramos, Marcos Johan Lopez, Aldo Corzo, Sergio Pena (Cartagena Mendoza 83'), Yoshimar Yotun, Renato Tapia, Gianluca Lapadula (Santiago Ormeno 83'), Christian Cueva (Raziel Garcia 90+2'), Andre Carrillo .