Uruguay turned the newest group to guide a spot within the 2022 World Cup following a 1-0 win over Peru in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying (WCQ) on Thursday evening.
This was Uruguay’s third successive win within the qualifiers, a feat they final achieved in 2013.
Uruguay confirmed intent from the primary whistle, but it surely was Peru who bought the primary clear possibilities as Gianluca Lapadula first headed André Carrillo’s cross straight at Sergio Rochet, beofre his second effort was tipped previous the put up.
Federico Valverde additionally examined the goalkeeper with a ferocious strike from distance, which was effectively saved out by the keeper within the forty first minute.
The 2 groups appeared tobe headed for a scoreless break earlier than the hosts took the lead within the 42d minute when José María Giménez directed Núñez’s cross onto the crossbar, just for Giorgian de Arrascaeta to react quickest and transformed his fifth objective.
Peru got here again for the second interval stronger and appeared on the suitable path to discovering their manner again into the sport.
Valverde smashed one other effort in opposition to the crossbar simply after the restart, but it surely was the closest they bought as Uruguay held on for the win and punch their ticket to the finals.
In one other match, rising South American aspect Ecuador additionally booked their spot on the finals regardless of shedding 3-1 in opposition to Paraguay.
The Andeans who’ve now certified for 4 of the final six finals have joined regional powerhouses Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay in Qatar.
