The long-awaited match between Alianza Lima and Universitario de Deportes ended in a goalless draw, leaving fans of both teams with a bittersweet taste. After the game, social media was flooded with comments from fans expressing their disappointment and boredom with the result; However, one message in particular caused a stir.
Former Alianza Lima player Jefferson Farfán addressed Edison Flores, current Universitario de Deportes player and protagonist of the classic, through his Instagram account. In a statement for the said social network, Farfán mentioned: “You made me suffer, I wanted to face you in all my fullness, crazy boy.”
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The news was related to a clear scoring opportunity Flores had during the game which he unfortunately failed to convert. The absence of the cream player caused frustration among the fans university and opened up room for controversy.
Subsequently, the popular “Orejas” responded to Farfán’s publication with a status on his personal Instagram account: “I love you very much my uncle, good luck in what is to come,” he said. In doing so, he showed the affection and respect that both players have for each other.
Edison Flores and Farfán comment on social networks after the draw in the Peruvian football classic. Photo: Composition LR / Instagram