World Cup 2018 - LIVE: Latest news and updates from Peru vs Denmark plus build-up to Croatia vs Nigeria
Peru have not qualified to the World Cup in 32 years, but finally booked a spot for Russia after a 2-0 victory over New Zealand in the second leg of their play-off.
However, their preparation has been badly disrupted by captain Paolo Guerrero's failed drugs test, and while he is available for their World Cup opener against Denmark, his availability has not gone without its controversy.
The Danes will clearly hope to take advantage of this, with Age Hareide's squad looking to make a comeback after their failed attempt to propel themselves out of their group back in 2010.
Kep player Christian Eriksen is also in good form after scoring a hat-trick against the Republic of Ireland in the play-offs.
84 mins: Great save again by Schmeichel! Carrillo's pace is tearing Denmark to pieces at the back, and the former Watford loanee does brilliantly to beat the full-back to tee up Farfan. The Peru holds his burst into the box to give himself space to strike, but his shot is straight at the Denmark goalkeeper, who is alert enough to instinctively block.
It's Farfan's last involvement as he goes off to make away for Raúl Ruidíaz.
82 mins: A vital block from Advincula, sliding across in front of his goalkeeper, keeps out Nicolai Jorgensen's effort after Cueva had lost possession. It nearly got a whole lot worse for the Peruvian number eight.
79 mins: Peru go close again! Electric pace down the right from Carillo stretches Denmark, his cross eventually finding Cueva in the area. The forward tries to make amends for his penalty miss by working his way to goal, and then the ball is taken off his toes it falls for Guerrero. In a flash of inspiration, the substitute unleashes a cute back-heel that rolls inches wide of Schmeichel's left post.
74 mins: A clash of heads inside the penalty area has Tapia and Kjaer receiving treatment for the medics. After a short pause, both players are fit to continue for the final stages of the contest.
69 mins: Peru go agonisingly close to equalising. A thumping header back across goal from Rodriguez following a free-kick on the left is inches away from both finding the far corner and the arriving Farfan at the back post. It is not happening for Los Incas.
62 mins: A lift to Peruvian players and fans alike as popular captain Paolo Guerrero comes off the bench to replace Edison Flores. The forward had looked set to miss the World Cup weeks ago after failing a drugs test.
On the counter attack, Denmark take the lead! The Peruvians had committed too many men forward as they sensed the opener, only to concede it at the other end. For the first time, Christian Eriksen found himself in space, running through the midfield at three defenders, and when they drew themselves towards him, he simply played in Yussuf Yurary Poulsen to his left. The man who conceded the first half penalty took the opportunity to become the hero, placing his left-footed shot past a poorly positioned Pedro Gallese.
