Peru

3.21

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  9

  3

  3.00

  R. Fernández

  Was given very little to do by a disappointing Argentina. Made one good stop to deny Lavezzi, but there was little he could do to keep Higuain's effort out.

• 
  10

  2

  3.50

  Alberto Rodríguez

  Safe and powerful at the back, although occasionally looked vulnerable running back towards goal when the Albiceleste armed a rare counter. Denied a goal of his own by Romero after tenacious play in the area.

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  10

  3

  3.00

  C. Zambrano

  A great instinctive finish from the centre-back to poke home Peru's only goal of the game, and was a constant nuisance at set-pieces. Lost Higuain in the build-up to the goal.

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  4

  6

  2.00

  Carlos Lobatón

  His biggest impact on the game unfortunately came on Marcos Rojo's face, with a high boot that must have come perilously close to meriting a straight red. Taken off at half-time for Ballon.

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  13

  2

  4.00

  Luis Advíncula

  Along with Farfan, one of the stars of the show for Peru. Unstoppable going forward and gave Rojo a night to forget, also supplying the cross that led to the goal. In defence as well, a savage tackler and took Di Maria out of the game.

• 
  13

  2

  3.50

  Luis Ramírez

  Always a solid presence in midfield, harrying the opposition while also showing more than a little skill with the ball at his feet. Withdrawn late on for Guerrero as Peru chased three points.

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  10

  2

  3.00

  R. Cruzado

  Another of Peru's hardmen, although he cannot be blamed too harshly for the tangle that led to Gago being taken off with a suspected head injury. More than a match for Mascherano and Gago.

• 
  8

  2

  3.50

  Yoshimar Yotún

  An impressive performance shackling Lavezzi on the left, although the one time the Napoli man escaped his grasp Argentina snatched an equaliser. Just like the rest of the Peru team, a great mix of athleticism and brute force across the pitch.

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  11

  2

  3.50

  A. Carrillo

  The young striker made himself a handful for the Argentine defence in the first-half, constantly moving and switching positions with Pizarro albeit with little end product. Withdrawn later for Paolo Hurtado.

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  11

  7

  2.50

  Claudio Pizarro

  An off-day for 'El Conquistador'. Held the ball up well at times, but the penalty miss will hurt and a handful of other chances slipped from his grasp.

• 
  33

  7

  4.00

  Jefferson Agustin Farfán Top of the Match

  Outstanding performance from the Schalke star, who revelled in the space afforded to him on the right. Argentina fans take note - that is how other teams feel when you unleash Messi on them!

Substitutions

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  7

  3

  3.00

  Josepmir Ballón Villacorta

  Came on at half-time for Lobaton, apparently to save the midfielder from an early bath. Acquitted himself well in the middle, carrying on his predecessor's uncompromising work.

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  7

  3

  P. Hurtado

  An attacking substitution by Markarian, who was desperate to take all three points in the final minutes.

• 
  7

  3

  Paolo Guerrero

  The Corinthians hitman had been sent to the bench as a precaution before the game, but emerged late on to try and force a win.

Argentina

2.63

• 
  19

  6

  3.00

  Sergio Romero

  Saved well from Pizarro to avert a first minute goal, but could have shown a little more resolve in claiming the ball for Zambrano's strike.

• 
  14

  9

  2.50

  Ezequiel Garay

  Caught out on a few occasions by the ingenuity of the Peruvian forwards, but mostly held firm against the torrent of attacks coming in from both wings.

• 
  14

  7

  3.00

  Federico Fernández

  One of the most solid in Argentina's shaky defence, and was responsible for the pin-point ball that opened the way for the equaliser.

• 
  6

  28

  1.50

  M. Rojo Flop of the Match

  Endured a nightmare first-half and often found out of position as Farfan and Advincula marauded down his flank. Nowhere to be seen for Peru's opener.

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  12

  10

  2.00

  Hugo Armando Campagnaro

  Was at times caught out on the flanks by his lack of pace. Made one crucial intervention on Carrillo and toiled away down the right.

• 
  24

  20

  2.00

  Ángel Di María

  Guilty of an awful challenge on Farfan to concede the penalty and did not pick up Advincula for the goal. Showed his defensive deficiencies in the face of a fearless Peru side.

• 
  19

  11

  2.50

  Fernando Gago

  Failed to match Peru in the midfield when the tackles were flying and the defence needed cover. Taken off in the second-half following a nasty clash with Cruzado.

• 
  22

  11

  2.50

  Javier Mascherano

  Back in the team following his suspension, but due to the defensive deficiencies of the rest of the Albiceleste midfield he was overwhelmed by the movement of Cruzado and Ramirez.

• 
  32

  13

  3.50

  Ezequiel Lavezzi

  One of the best in an Argentine shirt on Tuesday night. His movement and aggression caused Peru all sorts of problems, and a precise cross for Higuain supplied Argentina's equaliser.

• 
  61

  9

  3.50

  Gonzalo Higuaín

  Proving that he almost never needs more than one chance to hit the net, Pipita grabbed with glee his opportunity in the first-half in a game where the ball scarcely reached him in an offensive position.

• 
  74

  72

  3.00

  Lionel Messi

  The Barcelona idol was looking to score in his seventh consecutive international match, but in the face of fierce marking across the pitch was a shadow of his former-self. Ended up playing almost in central midfield and did not impact.

Substitutions

• 
  7

  9

  Maxi Rodríguez

  The Newell's veteran played barely five minutes after coming on in a change that was more inspired by running the clock down than any tactical considerations.

• 
  9

  8

  2.50

  Pablo Guiñazú

  Came on for Gago, but was exposed on more than one occasion by the virtuoso skills of Farfan.

• 
  7

  5

  Enzo Nicolás Pérez

  A late entry for Lavezzi to add further bodies to the midfield.