SAT, JUNE 16 2018-theG&BJournal-Christian Cueva was awarded the penalty after another VAR review two minutes from the half time whistle and in a game Peru had dominated to that point. But he blew the ball way high above the stadium to the disappointment of hundreds of Peruvians who were certain they were going into the half time break with a lead.
Peru had the qualities that put Denmark mostly on the back-foot. Jefferson Farfan was a thorn in the flesh but Denmark held out the half with a very disciplined defensive formation. Denmark had their few chances and Kasper Schmeichel made some very clever saves to keep his side from going a goal down before half time.
Peru spurned one of their best opportunities in the 56th minute after the pace picked up again. Denmark made them pay heavily after they lost the ball in the midfield Poulsen Yurary took a quick pass from team and slotted the ball home coolly to give Denmark the lead. 1-0. And 1-0 It ended.
