PASADENA, Calif. — Peru missed out on a trip to Qatar after a devastating loss to Australia in a penalty shootout, but that doesn't mean it's going to bow down to Mexico in its international friendly Saturday at the historic Rose Bowl. On the other side, Tata Martino's squad will have the weight of their rabid fanbase behind them in what will be tantamount to a home game for El Tri's second-to-last tune-up match before heading to the World Cup in November. Mexico plays Tuesday against Colombia at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
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, FIFA's No. 12-ranked Mexico is a -105 favorite to come out on top Saturday. No. 22 Peru is +310 and a tie is +210., it left El Tri without one of their best players. Who replaces him is a problem Martino will have to find a solution for in these next two matches. Mexico's front is also facing a dilemma as a recent lack of scoring has plagued El Tri. Other than a 3-0 win over Suriname in June, Mexico has one goal in its last five matches.
Ricard Gareca, Peru's long-time coach, was replaced after the team's loss to Australia with Juan Reynoso, who led Cruz Azul to the LigaMX championship in May. Reynoso, who is no stranger to Mexican soccer, will look to right ship in his debut led by striker Gianluca Lapadula. Seattle striker Raul Ruidiaz, who has 9 goals this season for the Sounders, will be coming off Peru's bench.
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