Mexico topped Peru 1-0 in an international friendly contest thanks to a late Hirving Lozano winner at the Rose Bowl on Saturday.
Mexico had just one shot on target – which was the winner – off of seven shots as Peru mustered zero shots on target on nine attempts.
Possession narrowly went Peru’s way 51% to 49%; Peru logged more passes with 442 compared to Mexico’s 414; and Mexico had the better pass accuracy by an extremely slim margin at 77% to 76%. Though the result doesn’t carry any substance as a friendly matchup, it’s a morale booster to Gerardo “Tata” Martino’s squad that will be competing in Group C with Argentina, Poland and Saudi Arabia at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar in November.
Peru, however, missed out on World Cup qualification after losing to Australia in the playoff rounds. Next up for Mexico is a friendly against Colombia on Tuesday while Peru will take on El Salvador on the same day. Mexico’s game against Colombia will be held at Levi’s Stadium, home of the
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