Overview
- Russia led after 18 minutes when Alexey Miranchuk pressed Pedro Gallese into a turnover and Aleksandr Golovin finished.
- Substitute Álex Valera equalized from long range around the 82nd minute, beating Matvey Safonov with a powerful shot from outside the box.
- Russian outlets and ex-players faulted Safonov for the conceded goal, while some Russian players lamented poor finishing and the pitch conditions.
- Interim coach Manuel Barreto praised the team’s defensive work and explained a measured pressing plan, saying sustained pressure for 90 minutes was not feasible.
- Miguel Araujo lauded the squad’s attitude, and Peru now turns to Chile on Nov. 18 in Sochi with reports pointing to possible starts for Fabio Gruber and Piero Quispe.