Peru president says Brazil win tainted by 'gross errors'
4 years, 2 months ago

Peru president says Brazil win tainted by 'gross errors'

The Hindu  

Peru's 4-2 loss to Brazil in the South American World Cup qualifiers was tainted by the referees “gross errors” and should be reviewed and corrected, Peruvian president Martin Vizcarra said on Wednesday. The action-packed game at Limas National stadium on Tuesday evening was level until the last few minutes when Brazil scored two decisive goals. Vizcarra said he felt angry and uneasy about the result and the decisions, which left Peru joint second bottom of the qualifying table after two games, with one point from a possible six. READ| “Unfortunately, I have to speak as a fan, as a citizen; the referee threw a finely poised game off balance, Vizcarra told reporters after a cabinet meeting at the presidential palace.

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Argentina vs Peru LIVE streaming info, World Cup qualifiers: When and where to watch Messi play?
1 year, 2 months ago

Argentina vs Peru LIVE streaming info, World Cup qualifiers: When and where to watch Messi play?

The Hindu  

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2 years, 6 months ago

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Al Jazeera  

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2 years, 8 months ago

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Firstpost  

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2 years, 10 months ago

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Firstpost  

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3 years, 2 months ago

World Cup 2022 qualifier: Peru misses penalty in 1-0 loss to Argentina

The Hindu  

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World Cup Qualifiers: Brazil to host Uruguay, Argentina faces Peru
3 years, 2 months ago

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The Hindu  

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3 years, 5 months ago

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Associated Press  

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3 years, 5 months ago

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India TV News  

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3 years, 5 months ago

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News 18  

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3 years, 5 months ago

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Associated Press  

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3 years, 5 months ago

Peru beats Paraguay on penalties to reach Copa America semis

Associated Press  

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Copa America 2021: Brazil cruises past Peru with 4-0 victory
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America 2021: Brazil cruises past Peru with 4-0 victory

The Hindu  

With Neymar in fine form and scoring a goal that took him past Ronaldo on the country's all-time goals list, Brazil scored early in the game and then got three more in a commanding second half to defeat Peru 4-0 in their Copa America clash on Thursday. Peru, who reached the final of the last Copa America only to lose …

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3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil vs Peru, Copa America 2021 Highlights: Brazil crush Peru 4-0 to win second successive match

The Hindu  

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Argentina breezes past Peru in World Cup qualifier
4 years, 1 month ago

Argentina breezes past Peru in World Cup qualifier

The Hindu  

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World Cup qualifiers: Brazil scores five against Bolivia - Football News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

World Cup qualifiers: Brazil scores five against Bolivia - Football News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

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