Uruguay 3-0 Peru Player Ratings: Giorgian de Arrascaeta 8.5/10 Rated as Uruguay Dominates in Comprehensive 3-0 Victory

Uruguay put on a clinical display at the Estadio Centenario against a struggling Peru side, 3-0 in their WC Qualification CONMEBOL clash. This was a statement win for the home side. Uruguay were relentless from the first whistle to the last. Rodrigo Aguirre opened the scoring with a powerful header just 14 minutes into the match, setting the tone for the rest of the match. They never looked settled throughout the game, be it defending or attacking, the Peru team was struggling to connect passes, which sums up how bad they were. A performance to forget, to be honest.

What stood out was Uruguay's midfield control. The visitors were completely outclassed by a Uruguay side that showed no mercy in front of their passionate home support. Giorgian de Arrascaeta added a second before the hour mark. Uruguay football players ran rampant as they scored 3 goals before the final whistle, as Federico Vinas perfectly placed the ball into the bottom right corner in the 80th minute. But the credit goes to the midfield for running the show amidst all that chaos going forward. Here are the Uruguay vs Peru player ratings.

Uruguay Player Ratings vs Peru

Here are the Uruguay player ratings.

Goalkeeper

Sergio Rochet - 7.0: Didn't have a ton to do, which is a credit to his defence. But when called upon, he was solid. He made a key save to deny Yotún in the first half. Looked confident and his distribution was clean.

Defenders

Guillermo Varela - 7.5: A fantastic performance from the right-back. He was a constant threat going forward, delivering quality crosses and bagging an assist. Defensively sound as well. He really owned that right flank. We noticed his energy never dropped.

Sebastián Cáceres - 7.0: A rock at the back. He won his aerial duels and was composed in possession. He made several key blocks and interceptions. Cáceres was a major reason Peru's forwards were so quiet. A very commanding display.

Mathías Olivera - 6.5: A steady, if unspectacular, game from Olivera. He was solid defensively but didn't offer as much going forward as Varela. Picked up a late yellow card but did his job without any major fuss. A reliable presence.

Joaquín Piquerez - 6.5: Tidy performance. He kept things simple and was positionally disciplined. He supported the attack when he could but his main job was keeping Peru's right side quiet, which he did effectively. A solid shift.

Midfielders

Federico Valverde - 7.5: The captain ran the show from the middle of the park. His energy is just infectious. He was everywhere, breaking up play, driving forward, and controlling the tempo. His passing was crisp and he led by example throughout the entire game.

Rodrigo Bentancur - 7.0: A proper workhorse performance. He recovered the ball an incredible 12 times. He was the engine room that allowed the more creative players to flourish. The yellow card was the only real negative in an otherwise industrious and vital display.

Giorgian de Arrascaeta - 8.5: Our man of the match. He was simply unplayable. He scored a deserved goal and was a constant thorn in Peru's side with his movement and creativity. He took nine shots, showing his intent. What a player.

Forwards

Rodrigo Aguirre - 8.0: A fantastic outing before his substitution. He scored the crucial opening goal with a brilliant header and even chipped in with an assist. His physical presence and link-up play were top-notch. Peru's defenders will be having nightmares about him.

Facundo Pellistri - 7.0: A livewire on the wing. His pace and direct running caused all sorts of problems for the Peruvian backline. He created three chances and was always looking to be positive on the ball. A very exciting performance.

Brian Rodríguez - 7.0: Provided an assist and was another creative spark in the attack. He created a staggering five chances for his teammates. Sometimes his final product was a little off, but his intent was always there. He played a key role in the win.

Substitutes

Federico Viñas - 7.5: The perfect impact substitute. He came on and scored the third goal to kill the game off. You can't ask for more than that. He looked sharp and took his chance with composure.

Manuel Ugarte - N/A: Came on late with the game already won.

Rodrigo Zalazar - N/A: Not enough time to make a significant impact.

Manager

Marcelo Bielsa Caldera - 8.0: A tactical masterclass. His team was set up perfectly to exploit Peru's weaknesses. They played with intensity, purpose, and attacking flair. His substitutions were spot on. A brilliant day at the office for the manager.

Peru Player Ratings vs Uruguay

Here are the Peru player ratings.

Goalkeeper

Pedro David Gallese Quiróz - 6.0: It feels harsh to criticize a keeper who conceded three, but it could have been more without him. He made a few crucial saves to keep the scoreline respectable. He was badly let down by the defenders in front of him.

Defenders

Luis Advíncula - 6.0: One of the few who tried to show some fight. He attempted to get forward and create something but was often forced back. He worked hard but it was a thankless task against a superior opponent.

Renzo Garces - 5.5: A very difficult evening. He struggled to cope with the movement of Uruguay's attackers. While he made a few clearances, he was part of a defensive unit that was all over the place. Just couldn't handle the pressure.

Luis Abram - 5.5: Much like his center-back partner, he was overwhelmed. He did manage to block four shots, which shows how much pressure they were under. But he was pulled out of position too easily. A tough night.

Marcos López - 5.0: A night to forget for the left-back. He picked up an early yellow card and never looked comfortable. He was targeted by Pellistri and struggled to contain the winger's pace and trickery. From our perspective, he was one of the weakest links.

Midfielders

Yoshimar Yotún - 6.0: Tried his best to get Peru moving. He was one of their tidier players in possession and forced a good save from Rochet with a long-range effort. His influence waned as Uruguay took control before he was substituted.

Christofer Gonzales - 4.5: A really poor performance. We were surprised he lasted until halftime. He was sloppy in possession, committed needless fouls, and picked up a booking. He was a liability and rightly hooked at the break.

Erick Noriega - 5.5: He ran his socks off but was fighting a losing battle in midfield. The game largely passed him by as Uruguay's midfield trio dominated. You can't fault his effort, but the quality wasn't there.

Kenji Cabrera - 5.0: Completely anonymous. He barely touched the ball and had no impact on the game whatsoever. It was no surprise to see him substituted at halftime.

Forwards

Kevin Quevedo - 6.0: Looked like Peru's most dangerous player before he was forced off with an injury. He had a couple of decent efforts on goal and was willing to take players on. A real shame his night ended early.

Luis Ramos - 4.5: A thankless task up front on his own. He was completely isolated and starved of service. He lost possession nine times and offered virtually no threat. A very frustrating and difficult evening for the striker.

Substitutes

Sergio Peña - 5.5: Came on at halftime but couldn't change the flow of the game.

Joao Grimaldo - 5.5: Added a bit of energy but little else.

Jairo Concha - 6.0: Looked okay when he came on, had one shot saved.

José Rivera - N/A: Not enough time to make an impact.

Jesús Pretell - N/A: Came on late for the injured Noriega.

Manager

Oscar Ibanez - 5.0: His game plan simply didn't work. Peru were outplayed and out-thought from the first minute. The halftime changes were necessary but ultimately fruitless. He has a lot to think about after this performance.

Sportsdunia's Player of the Match is Giorgian de Arrascaeta