Universitario dropped points again, complicating their struggle in the 2023 Liga 1 final tournament by drawing at home to Deportivo Garcilaso. The Cremes failed to win in a game marked by sending offs from both sides. Edison Flores, who attacked a guest player, received the most conspicuous red card. However, Emanuel Herrera was the player who generated the most reactions from the fans as he even became a trend on social media.
The Argentina striker reappeared with the ‘U’ after five games while recovering from an injury. Jorge Fossati brought him into the second half of the match against Pedacito de Cielo. Unfortunately, the attacker didn’t have his best evening, which is why fans berated the “9” for his performance.
“Emanuel Herrera has to leave the ‘U’ tomorrow”; “Does Emanuel Herrera play for the ‘U’ or is he a defender of Garcilaso?”; “Don’t forget that Manuel Barreto brought Emanuel Herrera with him as a 9s star for this year”; “What did Fossati think about substituting Herrera (who has forgotten what it means to run) for Valera?”; “And considering they signed Herrera as the starting XI for this season”; were some of the comments from Universitario fans.
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Edison Flores’ attack on a Garcilaso player that cost him a red card
In the closing minutes of the game between Universitario and Deportivo Garcilaso, Edison Flores was sent off after a nasty reaction in which he attacked defender Franco Olaya. With this departure, the “U” was left with nine players.
When is the university playing again?
Universitario’s next game is on Sunday 27 August against Atlético Grau. The Cremes will attend “Heritage” in Piura on day 11 of the 2023 League 1 Final Tournament.