Match report

Peru Defeats Bolivia 3-1 in South America World Cup Qualification

Peru
Peru
3–1
FT
Bolivia
Bolivia
Mar 21, 2025

Peru stuns Bolivia with a convincing 3-1 victory in their South America World Cup Qualification match. The Peruvian offense, led by A. Polo and P. Guerrero, dominated the early half, while E. Flores sealed the win late in the game. Bolivia managed a penalty goal from Miguelito, but it was not enough to save the match.

Key Facts

  • • Peru scored three goals by A. Polo (37'), P. Guerrero (45'), and E. Flores (82')
  • • Bolivia's Miguelito scored a penalty goal at 58'
  • • Peru made several substitutions, including B. Reyna and P. Guerrero, to maintain their momentum
  • • Bolivia struggled with substitutions in the second half, but could not regain the lead

Lineups

Peru

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 P. Gallese (G)
  • 17 L. Advincula (D)
  • 5 R. Garces (D)
  • 2 L. Abram (D)
  • 6 M. Trauco (D)
  • 18 A. Carrillo (M)
  • 13 R. Tapia (M)
  • 10 S. Pena (M)
  • 7 A. Polo (M)
  • 11 B. Reyna (M)
  • 9 Paolo Guerrero (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 C. Caceda
  • 21 D. Enriquez
  • 8 P. A. Quispe Cordova
  • 3 E. Noriega
  • 14 G. Lapadula
  • 15 K. G. Cabrera Nakamura
  • 16 L. Ramos
  • 19 O. Sonne
  • 20 E. Flores
  • 4 M. Lopez
  • 22 K. Quevedo
  • 23 P. Aquino

Bolivia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 23 G. Viscarra (G)
  • 3 D. Medina (D)
  • 4 L. Haquin (D)
  • 19 E. Morales (D)
  • 21 J. Sagredo (D)
  • 15 G. Villamil (M)
  • 6 H. Cuellar (M)
  • 10 R. Vaca (M)
  • 7 Miguelito (F)
  • 11 C. Algaranaz (F)
  • 17 R. Fernandez (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 B. Uraezana
  • 12 L. Banegas
  • 2 D. Arroyo
  • 5 O. Pereyra
  • 9 V. Abrego
  • 8 L. Paz
  • 13 M. Paniagua
  • 14 Robson Matheus
  • 16 B. Cespedes
  • 18 L. L. Chavez Cruz
  • 20 Y. Rocha
  • 22 L. Zabala

Timeline

  1. Peru
    37' Peru Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Polo · Assist: B. Reyna
  2. Peru
    45' Peru Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Guerrero · Assist: A. Polo
  3. Bolivia
    46' Bolivia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Cuellar · On: Robson Matheus
  4. Bolivia
    46' Bolivia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Sagredo · On: L. L. Chavez Cruz
  5. Bolivia
    58' Bolivia Goal · Penalty
    Miguelito
  6. Peru
    64' Peru subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Polo · On: P. Aquino
  7. Peru
    65' Peru subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Reyna · On: K. Quevedo
  8. Peru
    73' Peru subst · Substitution 3
    Off: S. Peña · On: E. Flores
  9. Peru
    80' Peru subst · Substitution 4
    Off: P. Guerrero · On: G. Lapadula
  10. Peru
    80' Peru subst · Substitution 5
    Off: André Carrillo · On: M. Lopez
  11. Peru
    82' Peru Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Flores
  12. Bolivia
    87' Bolivia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Miguelito · On: M. Paniagua
  13. Bolivia
    90' Bolivia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: C. Algarañaz · On: V. Abrego

Match Stats

Stat Peru Bolivia
Fouls 10 17
Pass Accuracy 81% 85%
Offsides 2 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 15
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 410 395
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 7
Shots on Target 7 5
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 51% 49%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 331 337
Shots Inside Box 11 2
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 1 13

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Peru took an early lead with goals from A. Polo and P. Guerrero within the first 45 minutes, setting the tone for the match
  • ▸ E. Flores' late goal at 82' secured Peru's victory and sealed Bolivia's fate in the South America World Cup Qualification