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Guerrero scores twice on Peru comeback after doping reprieve

Paolo Guerrero reacts to referee decision in Peru vs Saudi Arabia match. [Photo/Courtesy]

Peru captain Paolo Guerrero celebrated his reprieve from a doping ban in style on Sunday, scoring twice in a 3-0 friendly win over Saudi Arabia three days after being given the all-clear to play at his first World Cup.

The 34-year-old netted Peru’s second and third goals as they outclassed their fellow World Cup qualifiers in the Swiss town of St Gallen after Andre Carrillo had opened the scoring with a stunning volley.

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