Match report

Bolivia Stuns Peru 2-0 in World Cup Qualification

Bolivia
Bolivia
2–0
FT
Peru
Peru
Nov 16, 2023

Bolivia stunned Peru with a 2-0 victory in a critical World Cup Qualification South America match, securing their first win against Peru in years. H. Vaca and R. Vaca provided the key goals for Bolivia, while Peru struggled to find the equalizer despite numerous attempts.

Key Facts

  • • H. Vaca scored the first goal for Bolivia at the 20th minute, assisted by M. Moreno.
  • • R. Vaca scored the second goal for Bolivia at the 87th minute, assisted by J. Arrascaita.
  • • Bolivia secured a crucial 2-0 victory over Peru in the World Cup Qualification South America.
  • • Peru had a penalty decision overturned by VAR, and B. Reyna was shown a yellow card for simulation.
  • • Leonel Justiniano, Alexander Callens, and H. Vaca received yellow cards during the match.

Lineups

Bolivia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 G. Viscarra (G)
  • 2 J. Quinteros (D)
  • 4 L. Haquin (D)
  • 21 J. Sagredo (D)
  • 17 R. Fernandez (D)
  • 6 L. Justiniano (M)
  • 10 R. Vaca (M)
  • 20 H. Vaca (M)
  • 7 Miguelito (M)
  • 11 C. Algaranaz (M)
  • 9 Marcelo Moreno (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Lampe
  • 3 P. Vaca
  • 5 H. Cuellar
  • 8 D. Bejarano
  • 12 R. Cordano
  • 13 J. Reinoso
  • 14 M. Villarroel
  • 15 D. Duran
  • 16 J. Chura
  • 18 R. Ramallo
  • 19 J. Arrascaita
  • 22 B. Miranda

Peru

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gallese (G)
  • 3 A. Corzo (D)
  • 5 C. Zambrano (D)
  • 22 A. Callens (D)
  • 4 M. Lopez (D)
  • 8 P. A. Quispe Cordova (M)
  • 13 R. Tapia (M)
  • 19 Y. Yotun (M)
  • 7 J. Grimaldo (F)
  • 14 G. Lapadula (F)
  • 11 F. Zanelatto (F)

Substitutes

  • 2 B. Reyna
  • 6 M. Trauco
  • 9 Paolo Guerrero
  • 10 S. Pena
  • 12 C. Caceda
  • 15 M. Araujo
  • 16 W. Cartagena
  • 17 L. Advincula
  • 18 A. Carrillo
  • 20 E. Flores
  • 21 A. Duarte
  • 23 P. Aquino

Timeline

  1. Bolivia
    20' Bolivia Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Vaca · Assist: M. Moreno
  2. Bolivia
    30' Bolivia Card · Yellow Card
    Leonel Justiniano

    Foul

  3. Peru
    34' Peru Card · Yellow Card
    Alexander Callens

    Foul

  4. Bolivia
    45'+1 Bolivia Card · Yellow Card
    H. Vaca

    Foul

  5. Bolivia
    46' Bolivia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Miguelito · On: R. Ramallo
  6. Peru
    56' Peru subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Lapadula · On: P. Guerrero
  7. Peru
    57' Peru subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Zanelatto · On: B. Reyna
  8. Bolivia
    57' Bolivia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: H. Vaca · On: J. Arrascaita
  9. Peru
    69' Peru subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Lopez · On: S. Peña
  10. Peru
    69' Peru subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Grimaldo · On: L. Advíncula
  11. Bolivia
    76' Bolivia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Moreno · On: J. Reinoso
  12. Peru
    81' Peru subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Corzo · On: E. Flores
  13. Bolivia
    87' Bolivia Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Vaca · Assist: J. Arrascaita
  14. Bolivia
    88' Bolivia Var · Goal confirmed
    R. Vaca
  15. Peru
    90'+1 Peru Var · Penalty cancelled
    B. Reyna
  16. Peru
    90'+2 Peru Card · Yellow Card
    B. Reyna

    Simulation

  17. Bolivia
    90'+3 Bolivia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Vaca · On: D. Bejarano

Match Stats

Stat Bolivia Peru
Fouls 16 6
Pass Accuracy 74% 80%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 9
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 304 372
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 5 6
Shots on Target 5 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 5 1
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 226 298
Shots Inside Box 3 6
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 12 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Bolivia took the lead early in the match when H. Vaca scored the opening goal in the 20th minute, giving them a significant advantage.
  • ▸ The second goal by R. Vaca in the 87th minute, following a VAR review, solidified Bolivia's lead and effectively ended Peru's hopes of a comeback.