Universitario defeated César Vallejo 4-0 at the Monumental Stadium and is dreaming of winning the Apertura tournament after Alianza Lima lost 2-1 to Melgar in Arequipa. The Creams forgot the recent loss to Alianza Atlético and, despite missing four of their usual starters (Ureña, Corzo, Cabanillas and Williams), clinched their eighth win with the manager George Fossati and they are 5 points behind the blue and whites, who are the only leaders in the championship.
Right after referee Kevin Ortega’s final whistle, the Uruguayan strategist was emotional not only about the win and the encouragement of the fans, but also about the Professional Football League (LFP) accolade. It turns out the 70-year-old manager was voted League 1’s best DT in April. In this way, Jorge Fossati surpassed his colleague Guillermo Salas of Alianza Lima, who had put on a great performance on the intimate bench, positioning him as the leader of the Apertura.
“With you, April’s best coach of the month and his prize in the Monumental. Jorge Fossati,” wrote the official report of La Liga, accompanied by a photo of the Uruguayan.
Jorge Fossati was awarded after the match against César Vallejo. Photo: Twitter recording
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Jorge Fossati vs Guillermo Salas
In April, George Fossati He has played five games with Universitario while Guillermo Salas only played four games because he was sidelined on Matchday 14. That month, the Uruguayan strategist recorded four wins and one draw (vs. Deportivo Garcilaso); Meanwhile, “Chicho” Salas only knew triumphs in complicated cities like Piura (Athletic Alliance) and Tarapoto (Comercio Union).
When is the next college game?
After beating César Vallejo 4-0 university is now preparing to play against him Goiás for the South American Cup. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23, starting at 5:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) in Brazil.