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Universitario Stuns Sporting Cristal with Victory at Alberto Gallardo
Lima – In a hard-fought match at the Estadio Alberto Gallardo, Universitario secured a significant victory over Sporting Cristal in the 14th round of the Clausura of the Peruvian Primera División. Despite Sporting Cristal’s overwhelming ball possession (72%), Universitario capitalized on their chances and took home all three points.
The match, refereed by Roberto Perez Gutierrez, was marked by intensity in midfield, reflected in the numerous fouls committed by both teams (18 by Universitario and 9 by Sporting Cristal). Universitario received two yellow cards, for A. Valera in the 31st minute and J. Murrugarra in the 43rd minute.
The winning goal for Universitario came in the 53rd minute, scored by A. Valera, assisted by J. Velez. Despite Sporting Cristal’s attempts, which included 16 shots, with only 4 on target, Universitario’s defense remained solid and managed to keep a clean sheet. The match concluded with Universitario celebrating a crucial victory in their aspirations.
Substitutions universitario: at minute 46 J. Concha came in and R. Urena went out., at minute 63 H. Ancajima came in and J. Carabali went out., at minute 75 J. Velez came in and E. Flores went out., at minute 75 J. Murrugarra came in and P. Reyna went out., at minute 90 M. Perez came in and A. Santamaria went out.
Substitutions sporting cristal: at minute 70 J. Pretell came in and C. Benavente went out., at minute 70 I. Avila came in and F. Pacheco went out., at minute 78 R. Lutiger came in and C. Cabellos went out., at minute 84 F. Pacheco came in and I. Wisdom went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sporting Cristal
Titulares:
Universitario
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