Peru 1-1 Colombia in World Cup Qualifiers 2026: Goals and Highlights

Match Report

Peru and Colombia played out an entertaining 1-1 draw in their World Cup Qualifier match on Thursday. The match was played in front of a sold-out crowd at the Estadio Nacional in Lima. Peru took the lead in the first half through a goal from Gianluca Lapadula. However, Colombia equalized in the second half through a goal from James Rodríguez.

The draw leaves Peru in fourth place in the CONMEBOL standings, while Colombia is in sixth place. Both teams will be hoping to improve their positions in the table when they play their next matches in March.

Goals

• Peru: Gianluca Lapadula (25')
• Colombia: James Rodríguez (75')

Highlights

• Peru started the match brightly and took the lead in the 25th minute through Gianluca Lapadula. The striker latched onto a long ball from Renato Tapia and fired a low shot past David Ospina.
• Colombia grew into the game and equalized in the 75th minute through James Rodríguez. The midfielder curled a free-kick into the top corner of the net.
• Both teams had chances to win the game in the closing stages, but neither side could find a winning goal.

Reaction

Peru coach Juan Reynoso was happy with his team's performance. "We played a good game against a strong Colombia team," he said. "We took the lead and had some chances to win the game, but we couldn't find a second goal. Overall, I am happy with the performance of my players."

Colombia coach Néstor Lorenzo was also pleased with his team's performance. "We started the game slowly, but we grew into the game and played some good football," he said. "We equalized and had some chances to win the game, but we couldn't find a winning goal. Overall, I am happy with the performance of my players."