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The last time Peru made it to a Copa America final was in 1975, where they defeated Colombia. Peru had little to no expectations ahead of Copa America 2019. Despite having a decent showing at the World Cup the previous year, they were eliminated in the group stage. The competition for them is naturally high, […] READ MORE
There are few teams in world football that are held to the high standard that the Brazilian national team are. They are not only expected to compete and win every competition they are in but to do so with a style and flair unique to their brand of football. Tournament failures have made the weight […] READ MORE
The Copa America semi-finals are set as the first round of knockout games concluded on Saturday. The final four teams gave fans everything that could’ve wanted heading in to the tournament, with the defending champions, an underdog, and a dream match-up. Chile will face upset-minded Peru as they continue their attempt at a third straight […] READ MORE
The Copa America group stage concluded last night, leaving eight teams alive in the competition. The hosts, Brazil, have looked strong while traditional powerhouse Argentina has looked questionable. The field looks as competitive as ever, so who will move on to the semi-finals? Predictions For the Copa America Quarter-Final Brazil v Paraguay Brazil left their […] READ MORE
SOCHI, Russia (June 26, 2018) – Perú said goodbye to the World Cup after a 2-0 win against Australia with superb goals of Andres Carrillo and Paolo Guerrero. It was justice for the Peruvian team, they fought in a difficult group with remarkable performances in their three group games but the luck was not with them; however, […] READ MORE
France edged out as 1-0 winners on Thursday afternoon as they headed into the next round of the tournament, although the contest did not offer much. The French appeared to be happy to just get a goal and win the game. Kylian Mbappe Gets First World Cup Goal The former World Cup winners were expected […] READ MORE
MORDOVIA, Russia (June 16, 2018) – Denmark won its first FIFA World Cup match in eight years after defeating Peru with a superb goal by Yussuf Yurary Poulsen. Peru 0-1 Denmark: Yussuf Poulsen strikes give Denmark its first three points Poulsen opened the score in the 59th minute after a wonderful pass by Tottenham’s midfielder Christian Eriksen. […] READ MORE
Peru and Denmark start their 2018 FIFA World Cup campaigns on Saturday when they face each other. The two sides will hope to get their tournament off to a good start. This game is likely to determine who finishes second as France are the favourites to win Group C. T The South Americans won an […] READ MORE
Editorial (June 8, 2018) – Peruvian striker Paolo Guerrero has returned to the pitch after his temporary ban and he will captain his National Team in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, beginning next week. The 34-year-old player received a ban on October 5, 2017, for failing a doping test before a match against Argentina […] READ MORE
Peru host New Zealand in the second leg of their intercontinental play-off in the early hours of Thursday morning, after the first leg finished 0-0 in Wellington. With 31 teams having already secured their place at the 2018 World Cup, the winner of this game will take the final spot and make their way to […] READ MORE
Nat has been writing at LWOS since August 2015. He has served in all positions from writer up to managing editor across a seven-year spell. Currently, he is a writer and editor with a keen focus on EFL content.