English
Universitario de Deportes defeated Cienciano in a thrilling match at the Estadio Monumental in Lima, corresponding to the second round of the 2025 Peruvian Primera División Apertura. The match, which ended 4-3 in favor of Universitario, was marked by a constant exchange of goals and yellow cards.
Universitario dominated possession (61%) and created more scoring chances (17 shots, 6 on target), while Cienciano, despite having less possession (39%), proved effective in finishing.
Universitario’s goals came from Alex Valera (18′), William Riveros (51′), Alex Polo (77′) and one more of unknown origin. Cienciano scored through Joao Romagnoli (41′) and Carlos Garces (61′). The match was interrupted several times by fouls, with Universitario committing 9 and Cienciano 12. Both teams finished with three yellow cards each. Despite their superiority in possession and shots, Universitario had a complicated match against a Cienciano that did not give up until the end. The cream victory highlights the excitement and competitiveness of the championship.
Substitutions cienciano: at minute 63 C. Cueva came in and A. Ramua went out., at minute 80 D. La Torre came in and J. Romagnoli went out., at minute 80 A. Ascues came in and B. Da Silva went out., at minute 85 O. Noronha came in and L. E. Benites Vargas went out., at minute 85 C. Neira came in and S. Cavero went out.
Substitutions universitario: at minute 63 J. Carabali came in and P. Reyna went out., at minute 63 J. Concha came in and H. Calcaterra went out., at minute 66 J. Velez came in and M. Perez went out., at minute 67 J. Rivera came in and Diego Churin went out., at minute 79 G. Costa came in and A. Valera went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Universitario
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