- They were always trailing.
- They won in the last minute thanks to a goal by Benaducci.
Argentina had a bye on the first day of the tournament and made a spectacular debut by defeating Peru in one of the most thrilling matches of the competition.
Peru took a 2-0 lead after a stunning bicycle kick by David Díaz and a goal from Manco at the start of the second period.
Argentina responded in time, managing to pull one back before halftime (Medero) and equalizing early in the second (Benaducci).
Peru regained the lead with a powerful strike from Vargas. But Argentina fought back once again. Gómez Polatti made two crucial saves (one in the play leading up to the final goal), while Ponzetti's leadership pushed the team forward. The equalizer came from the No. 10, and in the last minute, Benaducci sealed the comeback with his second goal.
Argentina started the tournament with a win and will face Paraguay on Matchday 3, while Peru (coming off two losses) will try to bounce back against Venezuela.
Lineups
Peru (3): 12- Hugo Lescano, 5- Christian Sialer, 6- Jean Pierre Vargas, 9- Joaquín Manco, 11- Billyvardo Velezmoro.
Substitutes: 1- Sergio Chávez, 2- Jhair Lescano, 3- Deynor Puelles, 4- Luis Anthony Mori, 7- Diego Alcántara, 8- David Díaz, 10- Sócrates Vidal.
Coach: Francisco Castelo Branco.
Argentina (4): 1- Sebastián Gómez Polatti, 2- Lucas Medero, 6- Manuel Pomar, 8- Lautaro Benaducci, 10- Lucas Ponzetti.
Substitutes: 3- Nicanor Maciel, 4- Axel Rutterschmidt, 5- Nahuel Cipolletta, 7- Luca Becares, 9- Alejo González, 11- Nahuel Gigena, 12- Mariano Mansilla.
Coach: Hernán Magrini.
Goals
First period: 5’ David Díaz (P). Partial score: Peru 1-0 Argentina
Second period: 1’ Joaquín Manco (P), 7’ Medero (A). Partial score: Peru 2-1 Argentina
Third period: 1’ Lautaro Benaducci (A), 2’ Jean Pierre Vargas (P), 5’ Luca Ponzetti (A), 11’ Lautaro Benaducci (A). Final score: Peru 3-4 Argentina.
Cards
Second period:7’ Yellow card for Ponzetti (A).
Main referee: Jean Villamar (Ecuador)
