Although the Creams are desperate to stay in the short competition and qualify for the League 1 final, Domino could take advantage of a setback in their final game.
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Although they drew with Cusco FC, Universitario de Deportes was the big “winner” of the 18th matchday of the Clausura tournament, as their direct rivals did not achieve the expected results in the battle for the short competition (Alianza Lima shared with ADT and Sporting Cristal ). lost against Cienciano). However, Jorge Fossati’s men still cannot claim victory as there is still a rival that could ruin their plans on the final day: FBC Melgar.
The team of Pablo Lavandeira and Co. had to take a break at the most recent event and were unable to score any points. However, thanks to the blue-white team’s draw and the Rimenses’ agonizing defeat, there is a chance to spoil the party for the Merengue team.
Universitario will face Sport Huancayo on the last day of the Clausura. Photo: University.
What results does Melgar need to win the Clausura?
Melgar has to beat Binacional in Juliaca and hope that Universitario draws or loses in the Monumental. This result would allow them to force a semi-final against the second overall team.
Confirmed date and time of Melgar and Universitario games
Melgar and Universitario will play their respective games simultaneously on the last date of the Clausura this Sunday, October 29th
Confirmed date of the Clausura tournament. Photo: League 1 2023.
Clausura tournament rankings
The red-black team is in second place in the Clausura tournament with 35 units.
Overall table of League 1
| position | equipment | PJ | GD | PTS |
| 1 | Lima Alliance | 35 | 32 | 76 |
| 2 | university | 35 | 33 | 70 |
| 3 | Sporty Cristal* | 35 | 31 | 68 |
| 4 | FBC Melgar** | 35 | 19 | 60 |
| 5 | Sports Huancayo | 35 | 15 | 56 |
| 6 | ADT | 35 | 8th | 54 |
| 7 | Deportivo Garcilaso* | 35 | 10 | 51 |
| 8th | Cusco FC* | 35 | -1 | 50 |
| 9 | Cesar Vallejo | 35 | 6 | 48 |
| 10 | scientist | 35 | -4 | 48 |
| 11 | Mannucci | 35 | -7 | 46 |
| 12 | Atlético Gray** | 35 | 1 | 41 |
| 13 | UTC* | 36 | -8th | 40 |
| 14 | Sporting alliance | 35 | -9 | 39 |
| 15 | Sports boys | 35 | -22 | 38 |
| 16 | Binational** | 35 | -14 | 35 |
| 17 | labor union | 35 | -31 | 33 |
| 18 | Community sports*** | 35 | -17 | 31 |
| 19 | Cantolao | 35 | -42 | 23 |
*Teams that added a win by walkover with a score of 3-0 in their favor.
**Teams that lost by walkover with a score of 3-0.
***Deportivo Municipal had to deduct points from the license commission for non-payment and lost due to superiority to Carlos A. Manucci. On the third day of the Clausura tournament, his license was suspended and he lost again to Carlos A. Mannucci with a score of 3-0 against.
****According to Resolution No. 074 of the Licensing Commission, Deportivo Garcilaso was reduced by one point due to debts.