After 10 long years of waiting for the best fans, Universitario de Deportes is the new champions of Peruvian football. In a final with a classic that will go down in history, the team of Jorge Fossati won against Alianza Lima in Matute for League 1. The goals of Edison “Oreja” Flores and Horacio Calcaterra They left the entire city in a state of joy. The keys to Universitario’s victory below.
University vs. Alianza Lima: Early goal from Edison Flores
In less than 5 minutes, the U had already taken the lead with a goal from the locker room off a header from Edison Flores. A short game where Andy Polo He runs over and crosses to score one of the fastest goals in the Peruvian football final. The quick goal forced the Blue and Whites and coach Mauricio Larriera to rethink their original strategy.
The scheme with a three-man line that emerged from the blue and white team surprised strangers. After 30 minutes of play, the coach made an offensive change and came in Franco Zanelato to the playing field. Flores’ goal was almost a knockout blow from which Alianza Lima never recovered. Larriera’s men ran after the ball and neither Barcos nor Concha were good in attack.
Piero Quipse, the other player who dominated the game for the “U”.
Piero Quispe is the player who makes unexpected plays that break through the opponent’s defense. The creative midfielder was voted the best player of the Clausura tournament and showed in this final that he can be the center of attention. Surrounded by the support of Martin Perez Guedes, Rodrigo Ureña and Edison Flores, Quispe was the biggest threat to Lima Alliance.
When asked if he was still at the U, Piero pointed out that the only thing he wanted to do was celebrate this victory with his team. Some experts rank him as the best player of the year in Peruvian football. Will Piero Quispe be there for the 100th anniversary of the “U” or will he go abroad? The player explained in tears and appeared very emotional. Against Bolivia in La Paz, he will appear as a starter in the Peruvian national team jersey.
Jorge Fossati, the strategist who once again thrilled the entire cream city
Carlos Compagnucci’s disastrous start to the year meant the arrival of Jorge Fossati, a very experienced Uruguayan coach who immediately made a huge impact on the dressing room. A novel scheme brought out the best in players like Ureña and Polo. Today the strategist carried out a game that seemed complicated based on the result First leg meeting
The DT has already gone down in the history of the cream club and the fact that he beat the classic rival elevates his figure even further. Alianza’s attempts in the second half forced him to putt Calcaterra on the pitch that ended up making it 2 to 0 and sealing the game. The strategist is confirmed to be moving on in 2024 and fans are hoping the team continues to improve.
Alianza Lima closes 2023 with few lights
The Alianza Lima fan leaves with a bad taste in his mouth after losing this final with Universitario in this way. In 180 minutes, the club led by Mauricio Larriera had just one shot on goal, the only goal from Costa in the first leg. On social media, Blue and White fans are upset after the incident that saw the lights go out at the end of the game. A lot of explanation is required from La Victoria about the decisions in 2023.