Colombia defeated Peru 2-0 in an international friendly on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, producing a dominant performance at Nu Stadium. After a goalless first half, Colombia found the breakthrough through Samuel Velásquez before Daniel Arcila added a second goal deep into stoppage time.
The result gives Colombia a convincing Colombia vs Peru victory after a match in which the home side controlled possession, created more chances and consistently pressured Peru’s defense.
Colombia vs Peru score
Colombia 2-0 Peru
The opening 45 minutes ended without a goal, but Colombia remained the more influential team. The hosts eventually broke the deadlock in the 57th minute when Samuel Velásquez scored to put Colombia ahead.
Peru’s task became even more difficult in the 65th minute when M. Araujo was shown a red card. Playing with 10 men, Peru struggled to create an attacking response.
Colombia continued to control the match and sealed the victory in the second minute of stoppage time. Daniel Arcila scored in the 90+2nd minute, with J. Rengifo providing the assist.
Samuel Velásquez gives Colombia the lead
The decisive moment of the match came in the 57th minute when Samuel Velásquez found the net.
Colombia had already demonstrated its attacking superiority before the goal, repeatedly pushing Peru back and generating opportunities around the penalty area. Velásquez’s strike finally turned that pressure into a lead.
Peru had limited opportunities to respond, particularly after losing a player to a red card.
Daniel Arcila seals Colombia’s win
With Peru unable to find an equalizer, Daniel Arcila delivered the final blow in stoppage time.
Arcila’s 90+2nd-minute goal made it 2-0 and confirmed Colombia’s victory. The late strike also reflected Colombia’s ability to maintain pressure until the final whistle.
Colombia dominates possession and chances
The statistics underline how strongly Colombia controlled the game.
Colombia finished with 75.1% possession, compared with just 24.9% for Peru. The hosts also registered 16 shots, including five on target, while Peru managed only five shots and none on target.
Colombia’s passing numbers were particularly impressive. The team completed 551 passes with 91.1% accuracy, compared with 191 passes and 66.5% accuracy for Peru.
The attacking difference was also clear inside the penalty area. Colombia recorded 29 touches inside Peru’s box, while Peru had only five inside Colombia’s area.
Colombia vs. Perú match statistics
| Statistic | Colombia | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Final score | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 75.1% | 24.9% |
| Shots | 16 | 5 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 0 |
| Touches in opposition box | 29 | 5 |
| Passes | 551 | 191 |
| Pass accuracy | 91.1% | 66.5% |
| Corners | 12 | 0 |
| Fouls | 16 | 12 |
| Clearances | 7 | 29 |
Peru struggled to create an attacking threat
Peru’s five total shots tell the story of a difficult attacking night. The visitors failed to register a shot on target and were unable to match Colombia’s control of the ball.
Peru also made 29 clearances, compared with seven from Colombia, highlighting the amount of defensive pressure they faced.
The red card for M. Araujo in the 65th minute made the situation even more challenging and left Peru with little opportunity to build sustained attacks late in the match.
Colombia Peru friendly ends with a convincing result
The Peru vs Colombia meeting ultimately belonged to Colombia. Samuel Velásquez opened the scoring in the second half, while Daniel Arcila completed the 2-0 result in stoppage time.
With a commanding advantage in possession, shots, passing accuracy, corners and attacking territory, Colombia deserved the victory. Peru’s inability to record a shot on target further emphasized the difference between the two sides on the night.
The Colombia vs. Perú result therefore ends with Colombia celebrating a comprehensive 2-0 friendly win, highlighted by goals from Velásquez and Arcila.
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