Peru were beaten by Denmark on their return to the World Cup after a 36-year absence, as another missed penalty proved costly for a South American side. Christian Cueva blazed over from 12 yards just before half-time in Saranks, a wasted opportunity which was punished further when Yussuf Poulsen rounded off a Danish counter-attack just before the hour mark.
There were plenty of positives to take from Peru’s overall performance, which featured a thrillingly fast start and an onslaught late on. They ultimately weren’t able to beat Kasper Schmeichel in the Denmark goal, though, and it’s Age Hareide’s side who join France on three points in Group C.