Peru 2 Scotland 0: World Cup-bound hosts cruise to win

Peru outclassed an undermanned Scotland in a 2-0 friendly win as they continued their World Cup preparations on Tuesday.

Christian Cueva scored a first-half penalty at the Estadio Nacional de Lima, where the hosts started well but struggled to create clear-cut chances.

An understrength Scotland had four debutants – Jordan Archer, Lewis Stevenson, Stephen O'Donnell and Dylan McGeouch – in their starting XI.

Playing in front of their home fans for the last time before the World Cup, Peru – who will face France, Australia and Denmark in Russia – were in control in the opening stages.

Some sloppy defending gave Peru an opportunity on the half-hour mark, but Farfan's strike from inside the area lacked the power to trouble Archer.

Peru doubled their lead early in the second half through Farfan.

Yoshimar Yotun was released down the left before picking out the 33-year-old forward, whose strike proved too powerful for Archer to handle.

The goal was Farfan's 25th for Peru, moving him into outright third for most strikes for the nation.

It also appeared to settle his team, who were in complete control from that point on, although they were unable to extend their advantage.