Cueva’s emotional embrace with Gareca after Flores’ goal against Colombia | VIDEO

Christian Cueva and Ricardo Gareca have a relationship that could resemble that between a son and a father. The coach of the Peruvian national team has shown innumerable signs of support for ‘Aladino’ and the footballer has responded with good performances on the field.

This Friday afternoon at the Metropolitan Stadium in Barranquilla was no exception. Although he did not shine, Cueva was in charge of assisting Edison Flores’ goal, which meant the final 1-0 win over the ‘Tricolor’ in matchday 15 of the Qatar 2022 Qualifiers.

The annotation of the ‘Orejas’ made all the members of the ‘Blanquirroja’ explode with emotion. At the celebration, while a group of soccer players went to look for Flores, Christian Cueva reached the position of ‘Tiger’ Gareca and they gave an emotional postcard when they hugged.

Peru approaches the World Cup

Thanks to the victory, the cast led by Ricardo Gareca reached 20 points and moved up to fourth place in the table. In this way, in the absence of three days for the end of the contest, the ‘Bicolor’ today would be obtaining a ticket for the next World Cup.

“The figure of the match is the team. What the team scored, what they ran, how they handled the game. Is incredible. I am proud of all my teammates and there is still a long way to go”Gallese said at the end of the match, in an interview with Caracol TV.

To try to get closer to the World Cup dream, Peru will have to add three this Tuesday, February 1, against Ecuador at the National Stadium in Lima. The clash is scheduled for 9:00 pm (Peruvian time).