Universitario reached an agonizing draw against Cusco FC and were the sole leaders of the 2023 Clausura tournament. The Jorge Fossati-led sides ended up at the bottom of the scoreboard due to Mauro Da Luz’s goal; However, in the final minutes, striker Alex Valera emerged and scored the goal again. Just after the game, the cream striker’s name became a trend.
It turned out that Universitario fans showered praise on the Peruvian national team striker, highlighting his performance in crucial games of this type. He was also asked by some to be in the starting line-up in the game against Sport Huancayo.
“Important for regaining Valera’s sanity. The most saving day today,” “After that goal from Valera, I needed my oxygen bottle. I screamed it all the way to Lima”, “Incredible how Valera brought us back to life”, “Thanks Valera “You took La Garra Crema”, “Valera and the ears should be the headlines”, “Valera returned when he was needed most,” were some of the fans’ comments.
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Watch Alex Valera’s goal with Universitario
When it looked like Universitario would be left empty-handed in their visit to Cusco FC, striker Alex Valera appeared to score the final goal. The striker received a precise cross from the right from Andy Polo and overcame resistance from Daniel Ferreyra.
When is the next Universitario game?
The university game vs. Sport Huancayo does not yet have a program. Although the dates and times of the final date have not yet been decided, they would be played between Saturday, October 28th and Sunday, October 29th, simultaneously with the other matches of the clubs fighting in the Clausura tournament.