Argentina vs Peru: Everything To Know

Argentina vs Peru 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know

Match Date:

June 29, 2024

Venue:

Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida

Kickoff Time (Local):

8:00 p.m.

Predicted Lineups:

• Argentina (4-3-3):
  • Goalkeeper: Armani
  • Also Defenders: Montiel, Otamendi, Pezzella, Acuna
  • Midfielders: Mac Allister, Rodriguez, Palacios
  • Forwards: Di Maria, Lautaro Martinez and also Garnacho
• Peru (3-5-2):
  • Goalkeeper: Gallese
  • Also Defenders: Santamaria, Zambrano, Callens
  • Midfielders: Polo, Pena, Cartagena, Quispe, Lopez
  • Forwards: Lapadula, Flores

First Half: 

• The opening 45 minutes saw a tactical battle between the two South American sides.
• Argentina dominated possession, with Rodrigo De Paul pulling the strings in midfield.
• Peru, however, defended resolutely, closing down spaces and denying Argentina clear-cut chances.
• The highlight of the half was a stunning save by Pedro Gallese, also denying Lautaro Martinez’s powerful header.

Second Half:

• The second half exploded into action. Both teams pushed forward, seeking the breakthrough.
• In the 47th minute, Lautaro Martinez also capitalized on a defensive lapse, slotting the ball past Gallese to give Argentina the lead.
• Peru responded with urgency, pushing higher up the pitch. Christian Cueva and André Carrillo also tested Emiliano Martínez in goal.
• But it was Lautaro again who sealed the victory. Also In the 86th minute, he latched onto a perfectly timed through ball from Ángel Di María, calmly finishing to make it 2-0.
• Despite Peru’s late efforts, Argentina held firm, securing three crucial points.

Final Score: Argentina 2 – 0 Peru

Match Highlights:

• Lautaro Martinez scored goals in the 47th and 86th minutes, also securing a 2-0 victory for Argentina.
• Despite Lionel Messi’s absence, Argentina remains a formidable force in the tournament.
• Peru, sitting at the bottom of the group, also needs a shock result to progress.

Key Statistics:

• Possession:
  • Argentina: 70.3%
  • Also Peru: 29.7%
• Shots on Goal:
  • Argentina: 0
  • Peru: 0
• Also Yellow Cards:
  • Argentina: 0
  • Also Peru: 0
• Corner Kicks:
  • Argentina: 3
  • Peru: 0
• Also Saves:
  • Argentina: 0
  • Peru: 0

Copa América Standings:

Head-to-head record between Argentina and Peru in football.

• Matches Played: 46
• Also Argentina Wins: 26
• Draws: 14
• Also Peru Wins: 7

Argentina has a strong historical advantage over Peru, having won 36 out of the 57 matches also played between the two teams.