To repeat the feat: This is how Peru played Argentina the last time they played in their field | ANALYSIS

The peruvian team has reached a limit instance in the Qualifying Qatar 2022. Once again he has to add a visit to Argentina so that the World Cup dream remains intact. A similar story was lived in 2017. To be closer to Russia 2018, the bicolor should not lose to the Albiceleste team and they did. Ricardo Gareca’s team achieved a 0-0 that left him alive. A similar feat must repeat this Thursday.

It was a feat because, historically, Peru has never beaten Argentina in the qualifying rounds. Also, that time, the team led by Lionel Messi andHe was forced to win because his chances of going to the World Cup were also at stake. The Peruvian team played a great game, tactically perfect.

It was a memorable night for the team of Ricardo Gareca. Everything was fulfilled as it was worked. Now is the time to repeat that same strategy to stop an Argentina that is in tune and playing very well. It seems complicated, but it is not an impossible task.

It is true that the Peruvian team arrives with several casualties. Without Renato Tapia, André Carrillo, Paolo Guerrero who are fundamental pieces in Ricardo Gareca’s scheme. However, the coach understands that there is no time to lament and must again take precautions not to go through trouble against Lionel Messi ‘s albiceleste.

The way to the point

That night, Ricardo Gareca sent Pedro Gallese in goal, Aldo Corzo, Miguel Araujo, Albero Rodriguez and Miguel Trauco as defense. A line of three flyers made up of Sergio Peña, Renato Tapia and Yoshimar Yotún. Above Edison Flores, Jefferson Farfán and Paolo Guerrero.

That game must be one of the best that Peru had defensively. Mostly he played 4-5-1 with three men in the central area of ​​the field and two more closed to try to block the circuit between Lucas Biglia, Ever Banega and Lionel Messi.

The defensive line of the Peruvian team advanced in such a way that the team became short and compact with the three midfielders. The player to block is Lionel Messi. With these positions, they populated the spaces for the Flea so that he does not play quietly.

The idea was to let the Argentine have the ball, but to reduce the spaces. He had little time to think and was led to frustration. Already if he managed to pass, another Peruvian was attentive to stop the attack of the ‘Flea’.

The main challenge for the Peruvian team was to cover Argentina’s receivers.

And it is that any system can be collapsed by any magic play. Gareca’s intention was that, if that action were to happen, it should be something from another game, not because of his players’ mistakes. Everything was fulfilled to the letter. And it was there that Pedro Gallese appeared to have one of his best nights. He cut off everything.

The flyers were vital for the match he raised to be fulfilled Ricardo Gareca. Jefferson Farfán and Edison Flores they did a more sacrificial job. It was emotional to see how the ‘Foquita’ became one more side to give a hand to Aldo Corzo. Same with the ‘Ear’.

The Peruvian team performed very well individually, collectively and zonally in defense. Rodriguez’s back beat him, Araujo crossed, Araujo beat him, Corzo crossed. The defensive line was ordered. He staggered perfectly throughout the game.

In attack Paolo Guerrero fought alone. His role was not to let the defenders out with ease. He leaned a lot on the wings to hold the ball. He was the first to come out to press. In the few times that he had a small space, he finished off the goal.

Change of names

It is likely that Ricardo Gareca play with that same system again. But now with other names because there are several that will not be present at that meeting. Pedro Gallese it is immovable under the three suits.

In the midfield the doubt comes to Ricardo Gareca. Pedro Aquino and Yoshimar Yotún They are immovable except for some last minute changes, and it is expected that Sergio Peña will recover. With the absences of Edison Flores and André Carrillo, comes the problem for Ricardo Gareca to find their replacements.

Those who are as wingers have to make that route to give a hand in defense and at the wheel. Ricardo Gareca has Christian Cueva and Gabriel Costa. It is not difficult for ‘Gabi’ to do that task, in fact, Sporting Cristal did it. In addition, it covers the rival’s exits well. The big problem is Aladdin. It takes him a bit more to do that journey.

However, in his last games with the Peruvian team he was more supportive of the brand. That could be positive for the white and red whose only point will be Gianluca Lapadula. This time, the striker has to be more burdened than other times.

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