Peru 4–2 Austria
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Peru v Austria was a football match played on 8 August 1936 during the Summer Olympics at Hertha Platz in Berlin. The match became notable for causing controversy after it was annulled because of a pitch invasion from Peruvian supporters who had assaulted the Austrian players. Peru had three of its five extra time goals disallowed by the referee and ended up winning the match 4–2.[1]
Event | 1936 Summer Olympics | ||||||
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Date | 8 August 1936 | ||||||
Venue | Hertha Platz, Berlin | ||||||
Referee | Thoralf Kristiansen (Norway) | ||||||
Attendance | 5,000 |
After the incidents, FIFA ordered the match to be played again without attending. As the Peruvian representatives could not appeal the decision and withdrew without attending the replay, Austria were declared winners, advancing to the semifinals.[1] following an order of president Óscar R. Benavides.[2]
In the first stage of the tournament, Peru (whose squad comprised members of Alianza Lima, Universitario de Deportes and 1935 league champions Sport Boys)[3] defeated Finland 7–3 (with Lolo Fernández scoring five goals),[4] while Austria beat Egypt 3–1.[5]