For the first time in 40 years, Peru has won a World Cup match. On Tuesday, despite already being eliminated from the competition, the South Americans finished the group stage with a 2-0 win over Australia in an emotional game that saw fans crying with joy during the national anthem.
After playing well in the first two matches but struggling in attack, Peru got things going in this one and scored a goal in each half.
It was Andre Carillo's golazo on 18 minutes that proved to be the winner:
They had to wait 36 years, but Peru finally get their goal! 🇵🇪🙌
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 26, 2018
Carrillo hits it one time from distance to put them up 1-0 on Australia. pic.twitter.com/bkHoCiob7s
Then early in the second half, Paolo Guerrero scored with a lovely effort inside the box:
PAOLO GUERRERO!
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 26, 2018
The captain doubles Peru's lead as La Blanquirroja look for their first win of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. pic.twitter.com/t5b1RViJIe
What a game. This is what it means to them:
Chills. pic.twitter.com/8aZdqEWlHt
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 26, 2018
A very nice performance and it builds some more positive vibes. They stuck together, didn't give up on the final day and got three points in the cup but memories for a lifetime.
Next year in the Copa America, watch out.
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