Cueva scores winner as Peru outlast Venezuela in WC qualifier

CARACAS, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) -- Christian Cueva struck a superb second-half free-kick as Peru secured a 2-1 victory over Venezuela in their 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier here on Tuesday.

Standing on the edge of the 18-yard box, Cueva sent a looping effort over the defensive wall and into the far corner, sparking delirious celebrations from the visitors' bench.

Gianluca Lapadula had given Peru the lead with a