- Led 3-0, conceded the equalizer, but reacted in time.
- Vaamonde scored twice.
Venezuela came from a heavy 12-3 defeat against Brazil. In the third matchday of the CONMEBOL Copa América Fútbol Playa 2025™, they achieved a crucial victory that strengthens their position in the race for the semifinals.
La Vinotinto fought hard and was superior to Peru until halfway through the match: leading 3-0 midway through the second period. But in just five minutes, La Blanquirroja equalized: a powerful left-footed strike (Velezmoro), a header after a bicycle kick (Sialer), and an own goal (Fausto Escobar) made it 3-3 heading into the third period.
On the very first play of that third period, Betancourt—who had missed the second game due to suspension—unleashed a rocket to regain the lead. Venezuela regained control, and after a majestic team play, Carlos Pérez tapped in the 5-3 goal for La Vinotinto.
With 6 points, La Vinotinto will face Argentina on the next matchday, Wednesday, February 26, in a crucial clash. Peru will have a bye and will play their last Group Stage match against Paraguay.
Lineups
Peru (3): 12- Hugo Lescano, 5- Christian Sialer, 6- Jean Pierre Vargas, 9- Joaquín Manco, 11- Billyvardo Velezmoro (Captain).
Substitutes: 1- Sergio Chávez, 2- Jhair Lescano, 3- Deynor Puelles, 4- Luis Anthony Mori, 7- Diego Alcántara, 8- David Díaz, 10- Sócrates Vidal.
Head Coach: Francisco Castelo Branco
Venezuela (5): 12- Vicente Duque, 2- Aníbal Rivera, 3- José Betancourt (Captain), 7- Alexander Vaamonde, 8- Carlos Pérez.
Substitutes: 1- Robert Pérez, 4- Fausto Escobar Salazar, 5- Rosdel Ramos, 6- Jeyker Rivero, 9- José Semprún, 10- Enderson Ramos, 11- César Pinto.
Head Coach: Xan Lamigueiro
Goals
1st Period: 7’ Alexander Vaamonde (V). Partial Score: Peru 0-1 Venezuela
2nd Period: 2’ Aníbal Rivera (V), 4’ Alexander Vaamonde (V), 7’ Billyvardo Velezmoro (P), 8’ Christian Sialer (P), 12’ Fausto Escobar (own goal) (P). Partial Score: Peru 3-3 Venezuela
3rd Period: 1’ José Betancourt (V), 6’ Carlos Pérez (V). Final Score: Peru 3-5 Venezuela
Cards
2nd Period: 5’ Chávez (P)
Referee: Aecio Fernández (Uruguay)
