Argentina 2-1 Peru: Palermo saves argentina

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Argentine striker Martin Palermo scored in injury time during a decisive 2-1 victory over Peru in a duel continued in 2010 World Cup qualifier South Africa, at the Monumental Stadium, Saturday (10/10). Full points to Argentina to make up the standings to fourth while maintaining the opportunity to escape directly to South Africa.

Earlier, Argentina is ranked fifth World Cup qualifying standings South American Zone, the minimum position of the final round to qualify through the playoffs, with 22 points or argue a point of Ecuador was fourth. Given the thin margin in points with lower ratings, Argentina had no choice but victory over Peru.

Just prior to the injury time, Peru managed to score equalizer goals through Rengifo . Utilizing feedback Vargas, Rengifo passed the ball into the Argentina goal.

In heavy rain and thin times, Argentina more at risk of losing the full points at home. However, shortly before the fight ended, Argentina ensure excellence through Martin Palermo. Utilizing feedback Gabriel Heinze, Palermo bounce the ball into the bottom right corner of the goal of Peru. Argentina finally closed the fight with a 2-1 advantage.

Argentina is now collecting 25 points and was in second position. However, considering only the numbers differ from Uruguay center in the fifth and two numbers from Ecuador in sixth position, are required to Argentina triumph over Uruguay in a qualifying final duel, Wednesday (14/10).