Last Thursday, May 4th, Universitario beat Independiente Santa Fe 2-0 South American Cup and consolidated at the top of Group G. Not only did the Cremes add another international triumph, but they have gone unbeaten since coaching Jorg Fossati He put on the cream jumpsuit. The Uruguayan strategist’s positive streak comes close and surpasses that of the Peru team’s former coach, Ricardo Gareca, when he was in charge of the side ‘U’ in the 2008 season.
A little over 2 months ago Jorg Fossati He arrived on Peruvian soil to lead Ate’s team. Since taking charge, the Uruguayan has added 10 wins and 2 draws in both La Liga 1 and Copa Sudamericana. These numbers have astounded merengue fans and journalists alike, leaving traces like those of the current DT of the Peruvian team, Juan Reynoso, who has reached 9 games without knowing a loss. Now Fossati relies on the brand of ‘Tiger’ Gareca, who is second on the list of coaches with longest unbeaten streak University.
How many games is Fossati away from beating Gareca?
As mentioned above, Jorge Fossati has gone 12 games unbeaten (10 wins and 2 draws), while Ricardo Gareca added 15 games in 2018, the year they won opening tournament. That way, the Uruguayan strategist would be just three games away from taking on the “Tiger” and four away from surpassing him.
Jorge Fossati has 12 unbeaten games with Universitario. Photo: University
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Who is the DT with the most unbeaten in the Universitario?
Although Jorge Fossati is close to surpassing him Ricardo Gareca, The current manager of Vélez Sarsfield is not the one who holds the record for most unbeaten matches in Universitario. Juan Eduardo Hohberg, who played 36 duels in 1974 without smelling the dust of defeat, took first place. That year, the creams won the national title.
What are the next Universitario games?
- Athletic Alliance vs University | Sunday May 14 | league 1
- University vs. Cesar Vallejo | Friday May 19 | league 1
- Goias vs University | Tuesday May 23 | South American Cup
- UTC vs University | undefined | league 1
- University vs. Cusco | undefined | league 1
- Sports Huncayo vs. University | To be defined | league 1
- Santa Fe vs University | Thursday 8 June | South American Cup
- University vs Gymnastics | Wednesday 28 June | South American Cup