Overview
- Aleksandr Golovin put Russia ahead after Pedro Gallese miscontrolled a backpass around the 18th minute, with the Peru goalkeeper later making key saves to keep the match close.
- Second‑half substitute Álex Valera equalized with a long‑range left‑footed strike from roughly 30–35 meters in the final 10 minutes.
- Barreto praised his players' response and said the poor field conditions reduced precision for both sides.
- Russian reactions ranged from media incredulity at the equalizer to player critiques of the pitch, with Aleksandr Golovin highlighting Peru’s physical strength and Ivan Sergeev calling the goal a fortunate strike.
- Peru continues the European tour against Chile in Sochi on Tuesday, November 18, after a trip marked by delays and limited training time for a transitioning squad.