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2018 FIFA World Cup- Australia 0 Peru 2- Match Report! Live Streaming Information, Predicted Teams, World Cup Fixtures, Team News, Kick-off times
Peru end their World Cup on a high with a 2-0 win over Australia
Mitch Freeley
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Match Report
Paolo Guerrero teed up Peru's first World Cup goal in 36 years and then scored the second himself as Ricardo Gareca's side ended Australia's qualification hopes with a 2-0 victory.
Experienced striker Guerrero, who was only allowed to play in the tournament after the captains of Peru's World Cup opponents petitioned FIFA to temporarily lift his suspension, made the most of what may have been his final appearance for Los Incas, who finished with three points to add to the many plaudits they have won in Russia.
Their opener would have been worthy of winning any World Cup match, Andre Carrillo volleying Guerrero's weighted cross into the net to beckon forth a cavalcade of emotion from the hordes of Peru fans packing the stands in Sochi.
The talismanic Guerrero, 34, made his mark on the game's biggest stage with his 36th international goal early in the second half, extending his record as the country's all-time leading scorer.
Despite head coach Bert van Marwijk throwing on talented 19-year-old Daniel Arzani and veteran Tim Cahill to try and turn the game, Australia failed to muster a comeback as they finished bottom of Group C.
A win would not have been enough for the Socceroos anyway, as Denmark picked up the point they needed to accompany France through to the last 16.
Mile Jedinak was booked for a high boot on Christian Cueva after nine minutes of the first half and Australia looked the better side as they sought to stamp their authority on the game.
But they were rocked by a brilliantly taken Peru goal after 18 minutes when Guerrero broke into the penalty area, cut back onto his right foot and swung a deep cross for Carrillo to lash a volley through Jedinak's legs and into the bottom right corner of Mat Ryan’s net.
Peru then had to soak up some pressure as Tom Rogic beat three defenders on a jinking run into the penalty area after 26 minutes and saw his shot saved by Pedro Gallese, before Mathew Leckie was denied by a last-ditch Anderson Santamaria tackle as he slid in on goal.
The second half was five minutes old when Guerrero struck, hooking the ball into the far corner of the net beyond Ryan's left hand to leave Australia with a sizeable task ahead of them.
They set about it immediately as Jedinak's far-post header was denied by Gallese and Trent Sainsbury fired wide from close range, while substitute Cahill had a volleyed effort blocked in the penalty area.
As the minutes ticked away so too did Australia's hopes of a turnaround; Aziz Behich got in behind the Peru defence and had time and space to pick his spot but instead opted to send a cross beyond the unmarked Cahill.
Edison Flores almost added a third goal on the counter when he crashed a low drive onto the post from the edge of the box in the closing minutes, but the offside flag was raised and there was to be no final flourish for Peru.
Live Updates
Goals/ Highlights!
Guerrero makes it 2-0. That's the socceroos faint hopes of qualifcation over.
Goal! André Carrillo lasers it into the corner! Peru take the lead!
Preamble
National Anthem time! We are minutes away from Kick-off in Sochi
Team News! One change for Australia... Tomi Juric leads the line instead of the injured Andrew Nabbout. As for Peru two changes. Anderson Santamaria and Renato Tapia come in for Alberto Rodriguez and Pedro Aquino.
We now have our line-ups for #AUSPER!
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Australia needs a big win against Peru who is already eliminated in Sochi, and hope France do them a favour if the Socceroos are to reach the round of sixteen. Join me for all the updates from the game! Including video highlights!
Preview
Australia is in need of a victory against already eliminated Peru in Sochi if the Socceroo’s are to have any chance of reaching the round of sixteen for only the second ever time. This will be the first ever encounter between the two sides and Bert van Marwijk’s side will have to go on the attack against the South American side.
Australia has been pragmatic, to say the least in their two group games. Opting for a safety-first approach in the 2-1 defeat to France and the 1-1 draw against Denmark. Both of the Socceroos goals have been from the penalty spot thanks to Mile Jedinak.
In team news, Andrew Nabbout is a major doubt after injuring his shoulder in the draw with Denmark. This could mean that Tomi Juric or exciting teenager Daniel Arzani could be in line for a start in Sochi. Both players have enjoyed cameos from the substitute bench, with Arzani, in particular, excelling during his minutes on the pitch.
Whilst if the game is tight heading into the last fifteen, van Marwijk may turn to veteran striker Tim Cahill for some inspiration. The Millwall attacker is at his fourth World Cup with the Socceroos and has a knack of scoring late winners. Few can forget his decisive header against Syria in the qualifiers for the 2018 tournament.
Australia Predicted Team
Ryan, Risdon, Sainsbury, Milligan, Behich, Jedinak, Mooy, Leckie, Arzani, Rogic, Juric
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TV Channel- MAX HD3
Kick-off- 17:00
Stadium- Fisht Stadium, Sochi
Peru may have won plenty of fans in their first World Cup in 36 years, but the South American side are heading home at the group stages following narrow 1-0 defeats to Denmark and France.
Despite their early elimination, Peru has played some impressive attacking football and showed moments of class in their games. Unfortunately for Los Incas, they have lost their cool in the moments that mattered with Christian Cueva’s missed penalty against Denmark summing up their performance so far.
André Carrillo was Peru’s best player in the defeat to France and poised a real threat on the wing. The former Watford loanee will be looking to get on the score sheet and restore some national pride for Peru.
Peru Predicted team
Gallese, Trauco, Rodriguez, Ramos, Advincula, Carrillo, Yotun, Tapia, Flores, Cueva, Farfan
It promises to be a fascinating encounter as Australia are looking for a victory against a Panama. Watch the Live & Exclusive stream of the game on MAX HD3 & beIN SPORTS CONNECT.