EAST HARTFORD, Conn. -- United States caretaker manager Dave Sarachan expressed disappointment over this team's 1-1 draw with Peru, but also acknowledged that his youthful side competed well against La Blanquirroja.
Chances were scarce for both sides in the first half, though it was Peru that had the vast majority of possession. But a sharper U.S. team emerged after half-time, and Josh Sargent put the home side ahead in the 49th minute when his deflected effort from Kellyn Acosta's free kick snuck past Jose Carvallo in the Peru goal.
Peru piled on the pressure, and after Andy Polo hit the bar in the 75th minute, Edison Flores latched on to Johan Madrid's low centering feed in the 86th minute to blast home at the far post.