Trigol Guerrero : Deliver Peru to the Third Position Copa America 2011

For the seventh time, Peru became the third champion of the Copa America after the win over Venezuela in the determination of the Copa America third place 2011, Saturday (23 / 7). Venezuela's status as underdogs and performing no-load, could complicate the defense of Peru. Several times they create dangerous opportunities. One of them had a goals by Giancarlo Maldonado. However, he first caught offside.

Some times, Peru also get a chance. However, in the 42nd minute, William Chiroque broke the deadlock. Exploiting cross, Chriqoue easily cheat the ball without being able to anticipate goalkeeper Renny Vega. 1-0 score stood until halftime. Venezuela hope to catch up increasingly difficult after having to play with 10 players. The referee gave a red card to Tomas Rincon in the 59th minute after a dangerous tackle with both feet.

Peru to make the most advantage of the number of players. In the 65th minute, Jose Paolo Guerrero doubled the lead from his team. Juan Arango forcing play in the second half, despite undergoing minor injuries, bring a new spirit for Venezuela. Despite playing with 10 players, Venezuela several times pressing Peru defense.

Arango reduce the score to 2-1 on the 78th minute. Four minutes later, his free-kick almost made the same score, if Gabriel Cicero who receives the rebound ball could properly direct the ball to the goal.

Throughout the rest of the game, both teams try to exploit every chance to score. Guererro finally clinched the third place for Peru after scoring two goals in the end of the match. While ensuring himself scored a hat-trick in this match. Score of 4-1 also survive until the end of the match.

For Peru, the success won third place was the seventh time. Previously, the country get the bronze medal in the implementation of the Copa America 1927, 1935, 1949, 1955, 1979, and 1983. For Venezuela, a semi-finalist is the best achievement after in 2007 through the quarter-finals.