Jun 22, 2024 10:09 am EST
Peru tied without goals against Chili at the debut of Group A of the Copa America 2024played on Friday, June 21 at the AT&T Stadium of Arlington, Texas. Both teams faced the so-called ‘Pacific classic’ and shared points in a match with numerous opportunities but without effectiveness on the scoreboard.
The confrontation between Peruvian selectednow directed by Jorge Fossatiand the team Ricardo Gareca, former coach of Peru, generated great expectations. On the playing field, defenses prevailed over attacks. Carlos Zambrano stood out in the Peruvian defense, while Alexander Callens and Luis Advíncula They were replaced due to injury.
On the Chilean side, Alexis Sanchez and Ben Brereton They led the offensive. Claudio Bravo, the Chilean goalkeeper, had a solid performance and kept a clean sheet. The second half saw the entry of Paolo Guerrerowho, when playing this first game of the Copa America 2024reached the record for participations in six different editions of the tournament (2007, 2011, 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2024).
In the standings of the Group A, Peru and Chili They are in second place with one point each, behind Argentina, which leads with three points after beating Canada 2-0. The red box, without points, occupies the last place in the group.
Peru will face Canada on the second date, Tuesday, June 25, in the Children’s Mercy Park of Kansas City at 5:00 p.m. That same day, Chile will face Argentina at 8:00 p.m. in the MetLife Stadium of East Rutherford.
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