ECUADOR vs PERU | FIFA WORLD CUP 2026 QUALIFIERS

and we're [Applause] underway a great Gallop down the right hand side there a sharp little ball here spread neatly danger averted for now is there any support he might not need it yeah he's fil him there [Applause] [Applause] Valencia Brant the captain has s won it well from our impartial coach you good ask for a more spectacular start to a game and with the skipper responsible too it just lends the moment a bit more o and let's hope it carries on in a singular vein that was beautiful something close to genius well he made it look effortless clearly a training gr perfectionist [Applause] Ecuador make the perfect start they are already [Applause] ahead and here's lapadula oh well played well played ritzel in kapui plays it forward and he can clear it [Applause] [Applause] away he's felt that hasn't he well he is the type of character who Rises to this sort of Challenge and he will be back for more he's got away shapes to Suits good stop that wasn't easy well as test go Peter the keeper has just received an A+ [Applause] grade they've played it short great ball and he shoots no messing about just bludging the way delicate ball and it needs to be nice interception well timed [Applause] nicked it back promptly Flores and here's lapadula oh good spread and here's the chance to counter and here's Valencia it's out for a goal kick Flores over to the left this is what good chemistry is all about here it comes and he has been fouled there well the ref's been lenient here I doubt he'll get too many more chances [Applause] toing header no mistake Peru are level one perfect ball one perfect header yeah I just thought he wanted that more than anyone else on the pitch and it was fully deserved he gave it everything he had [Applause] that has certainly made things interesting it's pulsating it's absorbing and it's hugely entertaining every single player is giving everything it's anting looking ball that he's tried one great effort beautifully taken a that's a great effort there was very little backlift to indicate what was coming and it's lapadula now it's Flores and that's been leave clear they've certainly set out to cause a problem or two down that Left Flank look it's the WID that's providing this momentum and and they look set to further exploit really unconvincing right now theena chots again no Ecuador really are in the ascendancy here and they know they have to register while that's the casee gently done oh that's well spotted play back to the [Applause] goalkeeper up towards the front line oh that's a key [Applause] interception this is promising now it's Flores gets good distance on [Applause] it Flores now then the balls come loose closing in on goal and that's decent hit that's caused a worry or two [Applause] [Applause] knocks it away that's very neat it's cut it out out to the right it's a good run down the right that's a terrific surge down the right showing Good Feet now that's a fine ball and the shots and the follow up it's sharp simple satisfying he just knew knew what was on oh look there's only one player who merits all the praise for that not only did he finish it but his instincts for being where he was absolutely topnotch [Applause] so we have a breakr now how will things develop from [Applause] here good spot he's seen the Run Flores wide and looking to get onto this sh a goal he scores their level level in a trce well that's so refreshing they went a goal down and you never would have guessed it their reaction has been emphatic and how about that for a volley executed to Perfection laula really has pulled off a difficult skill which needed expert timing that was expert timing [Applause] [Applause] this there's the whistle for Hal time Ecuador come out of a half that has been quite extraordinary on many counts high scoring truly exciting but neither side able to hold a lead goal split evenly beautifully set up for the second period to follow so we're already into the second period and here's lapadula stood up well to him [Applause] there play out towards the right wing swung in towards the middle [Applause] and here's lapadula now who's going to be first to this Peru have a free kick well it was deliberate it was cynical and you have to understand the frustration of been denied a clear opportunity but it had to be done just a talking to I think yes it [Applause] [Applause] is tries to get it clear [Applause] [Applause] that is a brilliant interception and there's his chance to lead the counter now it's Valencia Valencia is effectively being marked out of the game here well he's profited handsomely already in this match and at last their sense of danger has has brought them to a possible solution [Applause] that's come loose looking to break out here that's a nicely measured pass [Applause] well the defense proved infallible then but that won't be the last they see of [Applause] him looking to hit the front line calmly anticipates and here's lapadula well that tackle was certainly sturdy nothing wrong with that tackle ball won cleanly and here's Valencia some terrific running on the ball there those efforts are not going unappreciated play for lapadula looks to get on the end of [Applause] this nicely intercepted [Applause] cayen chance to break that is lovely [Applause] oh great ball a important interception now that's been intercepted [Applause] oh nice [Applause] touch well they deserve an awful lot of credit for their commitment to the cause but it's a goal credit that would be most welcome now played long and they could be in here interesting ball now it's Flores and he's there to get it away and there're quick to get it back he's shifting through the gears here look at the space here an uncompromising challenge redo fiddles it through oh this is a great cuty finish oh yes it's there and that has raised the roof that looks like a preconceived plan win the ball and then unleash and there was his third and boy he looks to business doesn't he just well he's been Unstoppable in this much every single time he's been in possession he's looked a [Applause] [Applause] threat Ecuador are able now to make their substitution it's been on the cards for a few moments now I think you have to admire his willingness to keep plugging away but the manager has has done him a big favor I think by by taking him off you know he was looking very very laggy Ecuador take what looks to be a decisive lead there's still a bit left in it Peter but they should find the necessary to avoid a slip up now now has he got the beating of his marker here brilliantly cut [Applause] out I thought it was going to happen then how many more chances can they realistically expect now [Applause] very nicely done Play Out To the Left Flank delivers with whip and it's hoisted clear and that is it the referee has seen it enough [Applause]