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Universitario Wins Thrilling Match Against Cusco at Estadio Monumental
Lima witnessed an electrifying encounter at the Estadio Monumental where Universitario secured a hard-fought victory against Cusco on Matchday 11 of the Apertura in the Peruvian Primera División. The match, officiated by Daniel Ureta, was marked by intensity and opportunities on both sides of the field.
Universitario, with 42% possession, was lethal in attack, registering 23 shots, 9 of which were on target. Aldo Valera opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, assisted by M. Perez, and W. Riveros extended the lead in the 26th minute. Cusco, despite having more possession (58%), constantly sought the rival goal and found a response in the 35th minute with a goal from F. Callejo.
In the second half, Valera reappeared to score from the penalty spot in the 64th minute, giving Universitario an important advantage. Cusco did not give up and reduced the deficit again, this time with a penalty converted by J. Tevez in the 86th minute. The match ended with a scoreline that reflects the competitiveness of the encounter. Universitario generated 7 corners and committed 9 fouls, receiving one yellow card (W. Riveros). Cusco, meanwhile, generated 4 corners, committed 10 fouls and received two yellow cards (A. Ampuero and J. Tevez).
The match was played on September 27, 2025, in the city of Lima, as part of Matchday 11 of the Apertura in the Primera División.
Substitutions cusco: at minute 49 F. Callejo came in and J. Tevez went out., at minute 66 M. Ruidias came in and J. Zevallos went out., at minute 67 N. Silva came in and P. Da Silva went out., at minute 86 C. Diez came in and M. Aucca went out., at minute 86 A. Ampuero came in and A. Custodio went out.
Substitutions universitario: at minute 69 J. Velez came in and E. Flores went out., at minute 69 J. Carabali came in and C. Inga went out., at minute 74 J. Castillo came in and J. Murrugarra went out., at minute 89 J. Concha came in and P. Reyna went out., at minute 89 M. Perez came in and J. Rivera went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Universitario
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