Universitario de Deportes were held to a goalless draw against Sporting Cristal at the National Stadium. Although the top team was slightly superior to their rival, they lacked the genius of any of their pieces to take advantage on the scoreboard. One of those who had to shine in this game was midfielder Piero Quispe, but he was unable to finish the duel due to the coach Jorge Fossati He replaced him in the second half. When asked about this decision, the Cream coach appeared upset in an interview with the press after the end of the game.
“The intention? Didn’t you see that he had cramps? You were distracted. Do you think that Quispe wanted to eliminate him with what he played?” replied the Uruguayan to the journalist who asked him when about his “intention” had asked He left the game to the player.