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Paulo Guerrero's suspension was ultimately too much for a surprising Peruvian team that sneaked in over Chile, but it wasn't for lack of effort. Peru stubbornly hung around against France, but ultimately a 1-0 loss to the French left Peru at the bottom of Group C with zero points and unable to advance to the knockout stage. Peru did salvage three points by defeating Australia in their final game of the tourney.
Here's what you need to know about Peru at the World Cup.
Competition history
World Cup appearances: Four
Best finish: Quarterfinals in 1970
Last World Cup: 1982
Matches
Saturday, June 16: Denmark 1, Peru 0
Thursday, June 21: France 1, Peru 0
Tuesday, June 26: Peru 2, Australia 0
Roster
Goalkeepers: Pedro Gallese (Veracruz-MEX), Carlos Caceda (Veracruz-MEX), Jose Carvallo (UTC)
Defenders: Aldo Corzo (Universitario), Luis Advincula (Lobos Buap), Christian Ramos (Veracruz), Miguel Araujo (Alianza Lima), Alberto Rodriguez (Atletico Junior), Anderson Santamaria (Puebla), Miguel Trauco (Flamengo), Nilson Loyola (Melgar)
Midfielders: Renato Tapia (Feyenoord), Pedro Aquino (Lobos Buap), Yoshimar Yotun (Orlando City), Paolo Hurtado (Vitoria Guimaraes), Christian Cueva (Sao Paulo), Edison Flores (Aalborg), Andy Polo (Portland Timbers), Wilder Cartagena (Veracruz)
Forwards: Andre Carrillo (Watford), Raul Ruidiaz (Morelia), Jefferson Farfan (Lokomotiv Moscow), Paolo Guerrero (Flamengo)
Best Player
It would have been Paolo Guerrero, but the star striker is suspended for the World Cup after failing a drug test, despite many legal maneuvers in order to try to get him reinstated. So we'll go with Christian Cueva. The 26-year-old attacking midfielder impressed in Mexico with Toluca and earned a big move to Brazilian giants Sao Paulo. He's a small guy but with speed and superb creativity.
Player to watch
Andre Carrillo. The 26-year-old winger is a speedy, technically gifted player. He was really good at Sporting and earned a move to Benfica, but he struggled a bit and went on loan to Watford where he wasn't much better. He has tons of potential and will be tasked with creating chances in the final third.
Outlook
With Guerrero, I really liked this team's shot to make it out of Group C. I still think this team can take Australia and Denmark, but it's going to be more of a challenge. Jefferson Farfan is no longer a spring chicken, but he'll be looked upon as the leader in the final third. This is a team that is probably a touch behind Denmark with no Guerrero, but I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Ricardo Gareca's team to be playing in the knockout stage.
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