Overview
- Russia led early after a Pedro Gallese error allowed Aleksandr Golovin to score, before substitute Álex Valera leveled with a long-range strike around the 82nd minute at Gazprom Arena.
- Russian outlets and figures highlighted goalkeeper Matvey Safonov’s failure to stop Valera’s shot, while players such as Ivan Sergeev and Nail Umyarov lamented missed chances and called the goal fortunate.
- Alexey Miranchuk said Russia’s opener came from a planned press on Gallese, reflecting a broader home view that the hosts controlled long stretches but failed to close the match.
- Manuel Barreto praised Peru’s defensive work and second‑half adjustments and noted limited preparation due to travel disruptions that left the team with only a brief session before the game.
- Valera earned strong post‑match notices, including a reported 7.1 SofaScore rating, and reports suggest he could start against Chile as Barreto weighs changes that may include Fabio Gruber and Piero Quispe, with FPF executive Jean Ferrari framing the coach’s role as part of a defined process.