Peru defeats Bolivia 2-0 in Lima friendly match

Peru defeated Bolivia 2-0 in a FIFA friendly match at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium in Lima on November 14, 2026. The victory provided a successful outing for the home side during a period of international competition. The match took place during the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Peru.

Goal scoring details

The opening goal occurred in the 12th minute when Gianluca Lapadula converted a penalty kick. The penalty was awarded after Héctor Cuéllar committed a foul against Rodrigo Vilca. While some reports suggest the goal occurred in the 13th minute, official records indicate the 12th minute. Following the early lead, Peru maintained control of the match for the remainder of the contest.

Maxloren Castro scored the second goal for Peru in the 87th minute. The winger utilized a long-range shot to secure the definitive lead for the Peruvian side. The match featured several notable players, including Peruvian goalkeeper Pedro Gallese and defender Erick Noriega. The Bolivian side saw efforts from goalkeeper Carlos Lampe and midfielder Miguel Terceros, but they were unable to overcome the Peruvian defense.

Team performance and statistics

This victory marks the second win for Peru under the leadership of Brazilian coach Mano Menezes. The Peruvian national team has played nine matches under the direction of Mano Menezes so far. The match was officiated by Colombian referee Carlos Betancur.

In contrast, Bolivia continues to face challenges in international play. The Bolivian team has suffered five consecutive defeats in friendly matches since June 2026. This recent struggle follows Bolivia's recent elimination from World Cup qualifying by Iraq. The Bolivian squad, coached by Oscar Villegas, struggled to find momentum during the encounter in Lima.

Upcoming international schedules

Both teams are preparing for their next scheduled international fixtures. Peru will play a friendly match against Panama on December 9 in Cusco. The Peruvian team aims to build on their recent momentum heading into the end of the year.

Bolivia will face Ecuador in their next friendly match. This match is scheduled for November 17 in Guayaquil. The Bolivian team will look to break their streak of five consecutive friendly defeats during this upcoming fixture against Ecuador.

Glossary

• Pope Leo XIV — Pope Leo XIV is the leader of the Holy See. He conducts apostolic journeys outside of Italy.
• Cusco — Cusco is a region in Peru. It is one of the areas where the Cusco Quechua dialect is spoken.