The clearest of the ‘Blanquirroja’: Yoshimar Yotún missed a penalty in favor of Peru vs. Argentina | VIDEO

After a foul on Jefferson Farfán in the area, the referee charged a penalty in favor of Peru vs. Argentina for the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers. Yoshimar Yotún was in charge of shooting from the twelve steps, but he missed it.

Yotún did not have the best luck, the Peruvian player was encouraged to shoot without hesitation and with force above and to the center; however, the ball just went over the crossbar. The Peruvian who is active in Cruz Azul did not manage to surpass ‘Draw’ Martínez.

The play was given by Jefferson Farfán who had few minutes on the field of play. The Alianza Lima striker went straight to the area, worse ended up shot down by the ‘Albiceleste’ goalkeeper. Unfortunately he could not define from the twelve steps because he felt discomfort in his leg; but minutes later he returned to the grass.

Peru vs. Argentina: the previous

La Blanquirroja arrived in La Paz with great enthusiasm after beating Chile 2-0 in Lima. However, Bolivia, with ten men, made the difference shortly after the final whistle. The fall left the Bicolor with 11 points and in seventh place, which does not want to move away from fifth place.

On his side, the Argentine team returned home with a point after a tough contest with Paraguay in Asunción. Then, last weekend, Scaloni’s team beat Uruguay 3-0 with goals from Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and Lautaro Martínez.