For large parts of the game against Australia, it felt like Peru were the stakeholders in their final group stage tie against Australia. The Socceroos came into the game knowing that a win would keep their slim chances of progress open as long as the French did them a favour by beating Denmark. But that theory was thrown out of the basket as early as the 18th minute.
As the game panned out there were outstanding moments of quality. Both sides ended their World Cup campaign in Sochi and there were enough moments in the game to keep the viewers entertained.
The World Cup will surely miss Peru and the atmosphere that Peruvian fans brought to this tournament. Nevertheless, the show will go and both teams will leave the tournament with mixed emotions. Both teams can only build on from here and maybe what other teams can take from Peru is the joy they brought to this World Cup.