University of Sports he returned home. The Restoration of the Mythical Lolo Fernandez Stadium achieved his first results by allowing Jorge Fossati’s team to train on the recently inaugurated artificial grass pitch. Announced a few months ago, the project sparked great expectations among “U” fans. Today, fans themselves could be part of this nostalgic return.
Universitario fans visited Lolo Fernández to witness the first part of the first-team training session. They not only expressed their support, but also brought banners and fabrics to decorate the podium. The renovation of the artificial pitch after 10 long years is just one of several projects announced by the club in June this year in view of the facility’s growth.
The restoration of the Lolo Fernández began in June this year. Photo: Vanessa Sandoval/La Republica
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In addition to the restoration of the Lolo, Jean Ferrari had also confirmed that Universitario was planning to build a multisport arena with the approval of sponsor Apuesta Total. This good news was accompanied by some preliminary plans for the infrastructure of the venue. According to the former footballer, the venues’ recovery is self-sustaining thanks to the club’s strong schools.
When was the last time Universitario played an official match at Lolo Fernández?
The last official game of Universitario de Deportes at Lolo Fernández Stadium took place on September 8, 2000. That day, the “U” defeated Deportivo Wanka 6-2 in the Clausura tournament. This farewell to the historic site came two months after the inauguration of the Monumental de Ate.