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Colombia 1 Peru 1: Farfan converts late penalty

Jefferson Farfan scored an 89th-minute penalty to salvage a 1-1 draw for Peru against Colombia in an international friendly on Tuesday.

Colombia were seemingly on track for their first win since the 2015 Copa America thanks to Carlos Bacca, who scored through the legs of goalkeeper Pedro Gallese eight minutes before half-time.

After springing the offside trap, Bacca placed the ball through Gallese's legs for his eighth international goal.

Peru almost drew level approaching half-time, albeit fortuitously after Ospina's save was pushed into Bulos' face and narrowly wide of the post.

Bacca continued where he left off in the second half, forcing Gallese into a double-save in the 55th minute, following Edwin Cardona's long-range strike.

Peru pressed forward in search of an equaliser but never really threatened until Ricardo Gareca's men were awarded a penalty in the 89th minute after Farfan was brought down by Fabra.