Conmebol on Pedro Gallese: “When Peru needs it, it is always there” | PHOTO

In the general balance, the goals scored by Gianluca Lapadula and Christian Cueva have the same weight as the penalty saved by Pedro Gallese. If it were not for the successful intervention of the goalkeeper, the Peruvian team could return home with just one point in the complicated visit to Venezuela in Caracas for the Qualifiers.

The importance of the ‘Pulpo’ was not only recognized by his teammates, but also by Conmebol. The highest body of South American soccer shared a publication dedicated to the Orlando City soccer player of Major League Soccer. In the same post, the institution added a message to the captain of the Blanquirroja.

“When Peru needs it, Pedro Gallese is always there”, says Conmebol about Gallese and adds a graphic with the national goalkeeper. And, thanks to him, the team led by Ricardo Gareca was able to retain the 2-1 advantage during the development of the complementary stage at the UCV Olympic Stadium in the Venezuelan capital.

The penalty saved

Gallese guessed the intention of Darwin Machís, Vinotinto attacker. The Blanquirroja goalkeeper chose the right side to end the illusions of the local team. Thus, the Peruvian team was able to continue up and, despite the minutes of suffering, three key points were achieved. On that action, the ‘1’ was pronounced.

“The goalkeepers are here to avoid goals and yesterday the goal was achieved. Although we reviewed videos of those who supposedly kick penalties, Machís was not on the list, but I sensed going to the right and I was able to divert him”, said the former Alianza Lima in statements given to América Deportes.

“I am very happy for this victory and it is dedicated to all those who continue to believe in us. We continue with the illusion intact, we are close to achieving our goal and we are going to fight for that.”Gallese added in relation to the chances that the Bicolor has with a view to the final stretch of the Qualifiers.

“They worked very hard to achieve all of this. Although we did not start the way we wanted, but we are ending the year very well and now we will work in the best possible way in these months to get to January in great shape “, closed one of the references of the current squad of the national team.