Overview
- Manuel Barreto’s first match in charge ended in a 1-1 friendly draw with Russia at Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg.
- Ugarriza started at center forward before substitute Álex Valera leveled late with a powerful long‑range shot past Matvey Safonov.
- The Peruvian federation shared Valera’s message that it was a tough match and the team gave 100%.
- A pitch‑side clip by Russian creator Lamashagoryacheva capturing the equalizer went viral on social media.
- Paolo Guerrero praised Valera’s finish and called on fans to back the new process as Peru looks ahead to Chile on November 18 in Sochi.