Overview
- Peru drew 1-1 with Russia in St. Petersburg, with Álex Valera scoring after an early error from goalkeeper Pedro Gallese.
- Russia previously beat Chile 2-0, prompting coach Valeri Karpin to say Chile looks more organized and disciplined and is technically equal to or better than Peru.
- Assistant coach Juan Pajuelo said there is still much work to do under interim manager Manuel Barreto after seeing little tactical imprint against Russia.
- Pajuelo defended Gallese despite the early mistake and described Valera’s goal as an isolated play that caught Russian keeper Matvéi Safónov off guard.
- Peru faces Chile on Tuesday, November 18, at Sochi’s Fisht Stadium in the final match of the Russia tour.