Yoshimar Yotún, Christian Cueva and Renato Tapia were the most prominent in Peru, according to statistics

The Peruvian team had a brilliant finish in the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers and entered the playoffs for the World Cup, after beating Paraguay (2-0) in a decisive match. As revealed by SofaScore, a renowned statistics portal, Yoshimar Yotún was the figure of the match, although Renato Tapia and Christian Cueva also had outstanding performances.

According to the report expressed by the aforementioned source, ‘Yoshi’ had a score of 7.7, after reaping important individual figures: he scored a goal in his only shot on goal, hit 81% of his passes, had a key pass, a great occasion created, won seven of 10 duels and received five fouls. Because of this, he was the best in the match.

On the other hand, the work of Renato Tapia was decisive for the ‘Blanquirroja’, who once again finished with an undefeated goal. According to the statistics, the Celta de Vigo player also completed 20 recoveries, being the player who made the most take-offs throughout the 90 minutes against Paraguay.

Finally, the portal praised the performance of Christian Cueva, who enabled Gianluca Lapadula in the first goal of the Peruvian team. According to the data, in addition to the assistance, ‘Aladino’ added three key passes, five complete dribbles, two precise centers and 12 duels won. Without a doubt, the vital man in Ricardo Gareca’s scheme.

Cueva’s emotion for the victory of Peru

After the match, Christian Cueva expressed his excitement at accessing the playoff for the Qatar 2022 World Cup with Peru. “Putting on your country’s shirt is a great motivation, but I’ve always said, one’s level goes hand in hand with one’s teammates. Without them, nothing is possible. We also have God present. He makes us strong”, declared the flyer at a press conference.

“I don’t grow if a ‘Yoshi’ Yotún, a Renato Tapia, a Sergio Peña isn’t right. I don’t consider myself the best, the best is the group, the team and I will always give everything for the national team”, added the talented midfielder.

“It was a Qualifier where we came from less to more. We have great experience, and that means that in difficult times this group has come together and strengthened. That’s why we’re playing a playoff and, for us, that’s enough.”, he sentenced.