There Peruvian team faces his fellow man Canada in the Sporting Park facilities during a match corresponding to group A of the Copa America 2024. Gianluca Lapadula had brought the score to 1-0 for the 'two-tone'However, he was in an advanced position and ended up being canceled by the VAR.

Around the 33rd minute, a very well executed free kick by Marcos Lopez He arrived in danger in the Canadian team's zone. This is where the attacker appeared “Italo-Peruvian” to head in, score first and ignite the fans of this Kansas giant.

Unfortunately, the excitement was short-lived as the linesman ruled the goal invalid for offside. This decision was ratified by the VAR, thus leaving the national team without a 1-0 lead and Lapadula without being able to score.

Let us remember that it was precisely the player still Cagliari the one responsible for scoring the last goal of the 'White Red' in continental competition. This happened in 2021, during the third place match between Peru and Colombia. Although the striker equalized 2-2 in the 82nd minute, the score was 3-2 in favor of the team. 'Coffee machine'.

He “Toddler” He was already running towards the center of the pitch to celebrate with his teammates, but the head referee raised his hand to signal offside. Reviewing the action from different video referee cameras, the broadcast was removed Jorge Fossati to find out what his reaction was.

The Uruguayan strategist seemed confused and even made some gestures while chatting with his technical command while waiting for the final decision. After that, he raised his arms and disagreed with the referee, since he was allowed to do so.

In the last minutes of the initial phase, Gianluca Lapadula had another clear chance to open the scoring. This time it was thanks to a free kick, executed by Sergio Peña, and in a clearly prepared action, he made a short pass to the 34-year-old footballer, who managed to release a powerful shot that ended up passing to side. .

Yes OK “Limpet” He failed to score, he was one of the most incisive players in the Peruvian team's attack against Canada. He had one shot on goal and two shots that were not completed. Added to this is the fact that he won two of the six duels he played in the opposing area.

There Peruvian team will have activity again in the Conmebol tournament this Saturday, June 29, for the third day of the group stage of the Copa América 2024. On this occasion, the rival to face will be Argentina in the facilities of the Hard Rock Stadium , located in the city of Miami, United States.

Note that this commitment could define the possibilities of each of the teams in the continental competition with a view to reaching the next stage of the competition: the quarter-finals.