According to a report by Pochettino a paso firme: su renovado Estados Unidos aplastó a Perú en un amistoso, the US team took an early lead through Justin Ellis's header in the fourth minute. However, Peru responded quickly as Gianluca Lapadula levelled the score in the 15th minute. The US team regained their advantage when Malik Tillman converted a penalty in the 64th minute. Six minutes later, Sebastian Berhalter received a cross and found Julian Hall near the post to double the lead. Berhalter then scored again, receiving a pass outside the area, adjusting, and unleashing a powerful shot into the corner to seal the 4-1 win. The US team dominated the second half, while Peru struggled to recover from their poor second-half performance in Orlando.