Overview
- Peru drew 1-1 with Mexico in New Jersey on Tuesday, with Jairo Vélez scoring in the 26th minute and Víctor Guzmán equalizing from a set piece in the 49th minute.
- The result was framed as a recovery after a 4-1 loss to the United States, with players and staff citing improved organization, intensity and defensive compactness compared with the earlier match.
- Mano Menezes singled out Piero Magallanes, Marco Huamán and Oslimg Mora as three players who impressed and who he expects to consider for the upcoming Eliminatorias.
- Captain Yoshimar Yotún praised the team's character and said the squad treated the friendly as a competitive test, while Mexico coach Rafael Márquez said he was unsatisfied with his side and praised Peru’s experience.
- Peru travels next to face Canada on Oct. 3 at Saputo Stadium in Montreal, a match that will be shown on América TV and América tvGO and will be used to continue evaluating players before the Colombia friendly.