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Not only did he draw applause from the fans present at the National Stadium, but he also managed to destabilize the ‘Canarinha’ defense in some passages of the match. This performance is supported by the data accumulated in the confrontation corresponding to the second date of the qualifying process. Grimaldo has shown that he has the potential to be a fundamental piece in the future of the Peruvian team.
Grimaldo in 45 minutes
Dribbles attempted: He stood out as the Peruvian player with the most one-on-one dribble attempts in the match, totaling 6 attempts, of which he managed to win two. Furthermore, he showed his ability by winning 4 offensive duels.
touches: With 21 touches on the ball, Grimaldo remained actively involved in the game, despite limited time on the field. Figure that indicates his constant participation in the construction and distribution of the game; especially relying on the right wing with Carrillo.
Precise passes: Despite only playing the second half, he managed to complete 75% of his passes (6 of 8 attempts). This precision in the distribution of the ball indicates that he contributed effectively to the collective game and helped in the construction of the plays.
Duels won: Grimaldo showed his versatility by winning 3 of 10 ground duels and 1 of 1 aerial duels. This ability is essential both in defense and attack, which demonstrates his adaptability to a high-tension match.
Fouls Committed and Received: He actively participated on the right wing in the game by committing two fouls, which marks his willingness to fight for every ball. Furthermore, he was the target of two fouls by the opponents, making the Brazilians lose patience.
Other youth premieres
Within the Peruvian National Team, there are three members who also debuted when they were 20 years old or younger. The one who did it with the fewest years on the calendar was Marcos López, who accumulated his first minutes in the senior team facing the powerful Germany. Along with him, Beto da Silva is also in this group, completing the quartet to whom Ricardo Gareca gave the opportunity to have his first experience in the national team.
Although unlike these names, Joao Grimaldo stands out for having made his debut in a South American Qualifying match. There are very few national players who have received an opportunity of this magnitude, and even more so when facing Brazil.
Soccer player | Age | Rival |
---|---|---|
Marcos Lopez | 18 years | Germany |
Renato Tapia | 19 years | Venezuela |
Beto da Silva | 19 years | Trinidad and Tobago |
Luis Abram | 20 years | Trinidad and Tobago |
‘Cabezón’ Reynoso’s decision could be due to the fact that he himself knows the experience of debuting in the national team at a young age. To date, Reynoso remains the youngest player to have officially worn the ‘Blanquirroja’ jersey in the Nohru Cup against China, achieving this feat at just 16 years and 1 month old.
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