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Soccer-Peru livid after being denied equaliser in 1-0 loss to Uruguay

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - World Cup - South American Qualifiers - Peru v Uruguay - Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru - September 2, 2021 Peru's Paolo Guerrero reacts after the match Pool via REUTERS/Daniel Apuy

Peru striker Paolo Guerrero lashed out at South American football authorities on Thursday after his team were denied a late equaliser against Uruguay in a crucial World Cup qualifier.

Peru were 1-0 down in injury time when Miguel Trauco’s looping shot was held on the line by Uruguayan keeper Sergio Rochet, who then took a step backwards into his goal while holding the ball at arm’s length.

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