Plata - Peru grabed 2011 Copa America third place after beating Venezuela with a 4-1 score. Paolo Guerrero became man of the match by scoring hat-trick.
The match to won 2011 Copa AMerica third-place between Peru against Venezuela was held at Estadio Ciudad de La Plata on Sunday (24/07/2011). Venezuela itself had been playing with 10 men shortly after halftime.
After more than half an hour with 0-0 draw, William Chiroque managed to break the deadlock on 42 minutes. Through his collaboration with Paolo Guerrero, he successfully brought his team ahead 1-0.
At the beginning of second half, Venezuela got two golden opportunities. In 46 minutes, Maldonado failed to make a goal the gag ball inside the penalty box. Few minutes after Miku kick hit the left goalpost of Peru.
In the struggle to make the game draw, Venezuela were lost his captain, Tomas Rincon, that was given a red card due to a dangerous tackle on Carlos Lobaton.
Guerrero made Peru lead with 2-0 over Venezuela in 65 minutes. Starting from a long pass from the midfielder, Guerrero received the ball and made one-two passing with Chiroque in Venezuela penalty box.
Chiroque crossing was received by Guerrero who then netted the ball guarded by Renny Vega.
Cesar Farias decision to enter Juan Arango to replace Cesar Gonzalez was proved right. In the minutes 78, Arango successfully reduced the lag of Venezuela to 1-2.
Arango returned to spread threats through his free kick four minutes later. The ball was not caught perfectly by Fernandez but failed to be scored by Gabriel Cichero.
Guerrero secured Peru bronze medal after getting struck his second goal on 90 minutes. He succeeded to pass through Venezuela defenders and created his second goal by kicking the ball from the penalty area.
Guerrero scored a hat-trick in injury time and at the same time fulfilled Peru with a 4-1 victory over Venezuela. After receiving a feed from the right wing, he ran into the middle of the penalty box and created his third goal with a volley.
With this victory, Peru entitled to 2011 Copa America third place by getting the bronze medal.
After more than half an hour with 0-0 draw, William Chiroque managed to break the deadlock on 42 minutes. Through his collaboration with Paolo Guerrero, he successfully brought his team ahead 1-0.
At the beginning of second half, Venezuela got two golden opportunities. In 46 minutes, Maldonado failed to make a goal the gag ball inside the penalty box. Few minutes after Miku kick hit the left goalpost of Peru.
In the struggle to make the game draw, Venezuela were lost his captain, Tomas Rincon, that was given a red card due to a dangerous tackle on Carlos Lobaton.
Guerrero made Peru lead with 2-0 over Venezuela in 65 minutes. Starting from a long pass from the midfielder, Guerrero received the ball and made one-two passing with Chiroque in Venezuela penalty box.
Chiroque crossing was received by Guerrero who then netted the ball guarded by Renny Vega.
Cesar Farias decision to enter Juan Arango to replace Cesar Gonzalez was proved right. In the minutes 78, Arango successfully reduced the lag of Venezuela to 1-2.
Arango returned to spread threats through his free kick four minutes later. The ball was not caught perfectly by Fernandez but failed to be scored by Gabriel Cichero.
Guerrero secured Peru bronze medal after getting struck his second goal on 90 minutes. He succeeded to pass through Venezuela defenders and created his second goal by kicking the ball from the penalty area.
Guerrero scored a hat-trick in injury time and at the same time fulfilled Peru with a 4-1 victory over Venezuela. After receiving a feed from the right wing, he ran into the middle of the penalty box and created his third goal with a volley.
With this victory, Peru entitled to 2011 Copa America third place by getting the bronze medal.
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