Chile 1 Switzerland 0: match report

The match lived up to its billing as an ugly midfield stalemate, with the Swiss crowding out centre of the pitch and smothering Chile's free-flowing attacks, even after having Valon Behrami sent off in the 31st minute for violent conduct.

The draw left Chile top on six points followed by Switzerland on three then Spain and Honduras, who are both without a point and play later on Monday in Johannesburg.

Chile attacked the Swiss continuously and had their first chance after ten minutes when Swiss keeper Diego Benaglio was forced into a superb double save from Arturo Vidal then Carlos Carmona from long range.

Alexis Sanchez tested the Swiss defence early on, outpacing Reto Ziegler on the wing and cutting back to the oncoming Humberto Suazo, the top scorer in South American qualifying, who missed the ball completely.

Switzerland were reduced to 10 men after the half hour mark when Behrami was adjudged to have elbowed Vidal, who slumped theatrically to the ground clutching his face.

Chile 1 Switzerland 0: match report

The match lived up to its billing as an ugly midfield stalemate, with the Swiss crowding out centre of the pitch and smothering Chile's free-flowing attacks, even after having Valon Behrami sent off in the 31st minute for violent conduct.

The draw left Chile top on six points followed by Switzerland on three then Spain and Honduras, who are both without a point and play later on Monday in Johannesburg.

Chile attacked the Swiss continuously and had their first chance after ten minutes when Swiss keeper Diego Benaglio was forced into a superb double save from Arturo Vidal then Carlos Carmona from long range.

Alexis Sanchez tested the Swiss defence early on, outpacing Reto Ziegler on the wing and cutting back to the oncoming Humberto Suazo, the top scorer in South American qualifying, who missed the ball completely.

Switzerland were reduced to 10 men after the half hour mark when Behrami was adjudged to have elbowed Vidal, who slumped theatrically to the ground clutching his face.

Peru maintains 'realistic and responsible' economic policy

Lima, Jun. 21 (ANDINA). Peru stays on a "realistic and responsible path," although many thought that this stage would be characterized by speeches, dreams and complaints, said President Alan Garcia.

In his speech at the opening of the "Business Future of the Americas (BFA)" Conference and AACCLA's Midyear Meeting (MYM), President Garcia said his government and the country decided to promote economic growth while creating employment and solving social problems.

"We chose realism and responsibility. That allowed us to promote accelerated, inclusive, decentralized, and stable growth," he noted. 

The American Chamber of Commerce of Peru, or AmCham Peru, hosts the “Business Future of the Americas (BFA)” Conference and the Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America (AACCLA) Mid Year Meeting (MYM) from June 21 to 23 in Lima, Peru.

Cusco still waiting more people to attend the Inti Raymi

Despite the fact that most hotel and related services rooms in Cusco are already booked, and that more than 2,000 tickets to attend the Inti Raymi celebration at Sacsayhuaman have been sold, there's still room for some new visitors –perhaps you?

The point is getting the tickets. According to Cusco-wise people, the best place to see the spectacle is the central (orange) one, that has 1,816 places this year; but we are sure that you will enjoy this festive show from almost any location.

You can choose your locations at www.emufec.gob.pe/intiraymi2010.

The tickets cost US $90 adults and US $50 for children.

The National Institute of Culture asks the visitors to respect the order, and to wear soft sport shoes to minimize the impact on the floor.