Facts on Peru, who play in World Cup Group C:Country: PeruHonours: Twice winners of Copa America, 1939 and 1975Past World Cup performance: Fifth participation. Forwards: Andre Carrillo (Watford/ENG), Raul Ruidiaz (Morelia/MEX), Jefferson Farfan (Lokomotiv Moscow/RUS), Paolo Guerrero (Flamengo/BRA)Star player: Paolo GuerreroNow 34, talismanic captain and top goalscorer Guerrero has been restored to the team after a bruising legal battle to overturn a 14-month ban for doping. Guerrero, after making his name at Bayern Munich, now plays for Flamengo in Brazil. A vital member of the team, he scored the late equalizer against Colombia that saw Peru edge into a play-off against New Zealand, which Peru won despite missing the then-suspended Guerrero. (AFP)(Visited 477 times, 33 visits today)

Source: Punch June 01, 2018 18:11 UTC