Overview
- The 2-0 friendly loss to Colombia in Miami on Wednesday completed a winless FIFA window for Peru, following a 4-1 loss to the United States, a 1-1 draw with Mexico, and a 2-0 defeat by Canada.
- Head coach Mano Menezes said Peru controlled stretches of the Colombia match for about 50 minutes but a single lost ball in build-up and a failed clearance shifted the game against them.
- Menezes singled out substitutes for poor impact, saying players brought on did not perform when the team needed fresh legs and tactical changes.
- An on-field flashpoint came when Miguel Araujo was sent off minutes after coming on, leaving the team a man down and further undermining Peru’s chances to recover.
- Menezes recommended scheduling weaker friendly opponents to secure victories, a short-term plan aimed at restoring player confidence and giving coaching staff clearer options ahead of competitive matches.