One of the key players in the Universitario championship in Liga 1 was the experienced midfielder Horacio Calcaterra. The attacker was responsible for the 2-0 win against Alianza Lima in Matute, allowing his team to get the long-awaited Star 27. After the incident, the 34-year-old footballer broke his silence and noted the system proposed by the blue and white coach, Mauricio Larriera.
What did Calcaterra say about Alianza Lima?
As is well known, the intimate strategist surprised in the second final by proposing a “mirror system” – based on a three-man defense – to counter Jorge Fossati’s suggestion. In this sense, “Calca” emphasized that this was an advantage for them and that there were several teams that had tried this.
“The triple line complicated several rivals who wanted to play with the same system. Alianza Lima wanted to do it and it is not easy since ours is oiled. The change in Alianza Lima’s system benefited us. It’s difficult to play like that. We were able to react quickly and play calmly,” he said in an interview with RPP Deportes.
Horacio Calcaterra won his first title with the Universitario de Deportes. Photo: League 1.
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How was the final between Alianza Lima vs. Academic?
Universitario won 2-0 at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium thanks to goals from Alianza LimaEdison FloresjHoracio Calcaterra.In this way, the Meringues won the aggregate score 3-1 and celebrated another title after 10 years.