“LOS CHASQUIS” DELIGHT PERUVIAN FANS IN VILLA MARÍA DEL TRIUNFO

Fans were delighted at first glance and recognized the effort of “Los Chasquis” in the two-hour match against Mexico. Although the football 5-a-side team did not make an auspicious debut at the Parapan American Games, they won the affection of over one thousand attendees at the Villa María del Triunfo Sports Center.

The five Peruvian players gave an example of talent, demonstrating that their passion for the most popular sport in the world transcends any visual impairment. Rony Estrada’s courage to dispute every ball and Brayan Bartolo’s skills, who was about to break the nets and stop the good performance of the goalkeeper José Bolívar, were the most applauded players, in a cold night in Villa María del Triunfo.

The match ended 1-0 for the “Aztecs” and was defined in the last two minutes, when the referee awarded the Mexicans a penalty shot after an infringement committed in the Peruvian area. The Mexican captain, Rubicel De la Cruz, scored the goal from a shot after the penalty kick, even though equality would have been the fairest result.

“We played a good match tactically and physically. Although we put up a fight against a team that reached the podium in the last Copa América, we couldn’t score any goal. However, the boys are moved by the affection of the people and that motivates us to move forward,” said coach Felipe Ramírez.

THE SHOW GOES ON

Colombia gave us the surprise this day, in a 0-0 tie against heavy favorite Brazil, the three-time Olympic and Parapan American champions. The entire match was tight from start to finish. Meanwhile, Argentina’s “Los Murciélagos” defeated Costa Rica 2-0, in a clear victory.

The second matchday begins tomorrow with the classic South American derby between Brazil and Argentina at 15:00. Meanwhile, Colombia vs. Mexico at 17:30. It is played in a round-robin format, while the top two teams compete for the gold medal, on August 30.

CHEER ON THE ATHLETES FROM THE GRANDSTANDS

If you want to enjoy this impressive show, tickets are available at ticket offices of the Villa María del Triunfo Sports Center and at the 11 authorized points of sale around the city. There will be a 50% discount for children under 18, senior citizens and people with an impairment.

Tickets can be also purchased online through lima2019.pe/tickets, where you will also find the competition schedules. In the case of e-tickets, printing will no longer be necessary since customers can show their e-ticket from their mobile phones at the entrance of the sports venue.