Colombians Diego Valoyes and Fredy Hinestroza assume the game against Peru as six points

The teams of Colombia (4th) and Peru (5th), which collide this Friday in Barranquilla, are equal in points (17), but separated by goal difference. So, the Qualifying match will be key to defining the future of both teams with a view to qualifying for the Qatar 2022 World Cup. In this sense, the players Diego Valoyes and Fredy Hinestroza consider those led by Ricardo Gareca as direct rivals.

“We are going to work during the week to prepare for the match with Peru, they are a direct rival. We want to assimilate in the best way the idea that the ‘profe’ (Reinaldo Rueda) has and put it into practice in the field”, said Valoyes, who defends the house of Talleres de Córdoba of Argentine soccer.

In his turn, Hinestroza expressed: “We all know what we are playing for, Peru is a direct rival. We must go out to win the three points that will keep us in qualifying positions. We know how tight the board is. The match with Peru is a six-point game.”Said the Junior element.

Then, always referring to the match against the Peruvian national team, the Colombian internationals mentioned that the location in the city of Barranquilla should make a difference. The public cheering, the weather conditions and the quality of the players will be factors that give the ‘coffee growers’ an advantage.

“The Metropolitan is not an easy field, the weather also plays a role. It is our house and we must try to take advantage of it. We are going to analyze all the virtues that the rival has in order to counteract them. The fans have always supported the national team and we feel it on the pitch”, Valoyes, 25, mentioned.

In turn, Hinestroza, 31, pointed out in this regard that “We have the advantage of being local and we have great players to add to.” In his last speech, the midfielder from the Barranquilla cast reiterated: “We hope to win and strike a decisive blow in the Qualifiers”, sentenced.