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Thrilling Draw Between UTC and Cusco in Cajabamba
Cajabamba witnessed a vibrant match between UTC and Cusco that ended in a draw. The game, played at the Estadio Municipal Germán Contreras Jara, corresponding to matchday 4 of the Clausura of the Peruvian First Division, kept fans on the edge of their seats until the last minute.
The match began with Cusco dominating ball possession with 60%, compared to UTC’s 40%. However, it was UTC who opened the scoring in the 37th minute thanks to a goal by J. Quintero, assisted by J. A. Rosell Delgado. The local joy would not last long, as Cusco would tie the score in the 42nd minute through a penalty converted by F. Callejo.
The second half was just as intense, with both teams looking for the winning goal. The tension on the field was reflected in the numerous yellow cards, with four for Cusco and two for UTC. Just when it seemed the game would end in a one-one tie, A. Fuentes scored for Cusco in the 90th minute, assisted by I. Colman.
Regarding statistics, Cusco surpassed UTC in ball possession (60% vs 40%) and slightly in shots (14 vs 12). However, UTC had more shots off target (7 vs 5).
Referee Jonathan Zamora had a busy night, showing several cards and dealing with the constant fouls from both teams. In the end, a valuable point for each squad in their fight to climb positions in the tournament.
Substitutions utc: at minute 57 G. Balanta came in and E. Ramirez went out., at minute 57 J. Vega came in and B. Palacios went out., at minute 71 F. Oncoy came in and P. Serra went out., at minute 89 J. Quintero came in and L. De la Cruz went out.
Substitutions cusco: at minute 79 F. Callejo came in and J. Tevez went out., at minute 79 C. Diez came in and M. Aucca went out., at minute 88 M. Ruidias came in and A. Custodio went out., at minute 88 A. Ampuero came in and J. Zevallos went out., at minute 88 N. Silva came in and A. Milesi went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
UTC
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