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Universitario Secures Victory in Hard-Fought Match in Cusco
Cusco was the stage for an intense and closely contested match between Deportivo Garcilaso and Universitario, corresponding to matchday 18 of the Apertura of the Peruvian Primera División. The match, played at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, was characterized by high intensity and constant friction.
Universitario secured the victory thanks to a goal by Aldo Corzo in the 54th minute, assisted by Edison Flores. Despite having only 4 shots on target out of 19 attempts, their effectiveness at the crucial moment gave them the three points.
The match was marked by a midfield battle and imprecision in the final third by both teams. Deportivo Garcilaso, despite having 45% possession, failed to convert their opportunities, sending 5 of their 9 shots off target.
The intensity of the game was reflected in the cards. Deportivo Garcilaso received two yellow cards (N. Gomez and J. Lojas), while Universitario suffered the expulsion of J. Velez in the 85th minute. Referee Roberto Perez Gutierrez had a busy afternoon, dealing with the constant fouls (19 by Garcilaso and 9 by Universitario) that interrupted the rhythm of the match.
Ultimately, Universitario celebrated a valuable victory on the road, while Deportivo Garcilaso lamented their lack of effectiveness in front of goal and the constant interruptions in the game.
Substitutions deportivo garcilaso: at minute 62 I. Gariglio came in and J. Bazan went out., at minute 81 K. Sandoval came in and I. A. Garrafa Tapia went out., at minute 90 E. Canales came in and A. Salazar went out., at minute 90 O. Nunez came in and J. F. Valer went out.
Substitutions universitario: at minute 66 J. Concha came in and H. Calcaterra went out., at minute 66 C. Inga came in and J. Carabali went out., at minute 78 M. Perez came in and J. Murrugarra went out., at minute 78 E. Flores came in and J. Velez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Deportivo Garcilaso
Universitario
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