With right foot. The Cremes beat Cantolao Academy 4-0 at the start of League 1 at the Monumental Stadium.
By: Luis Imana
Universitario de Deportes had a dream debut after beating them Academia Cantolao Liga 1. Although the Cremes made themselves felt from the first whistle, the long-awaited goal was slow to come after resistance from the ‘Dolphin’ defense and Limousin’s saves.
However, the game reached its turning point after 35 minutes when Italo Regalado was sent off for a double yellow card. Carlos Compagnucci’s leaders capitalized on their numerical superiority to celebrate the first goal at 37′ thanks to Andy Polo’s cross, which was deflected off Robinson Alzamora.
With the score in their favor, the ‘U’ Polo took over the duel after 65 minutes and Polo reappeared to send a cross back to Pérez Guedes, who received the ball in the penalty area to extend the cream lead.
The Torfest would not be over by a long shot Alex Walera At 82′ it was his turn. The former Al-Fateh forward won a split against Ronald Vega that allowed him to go one-on-one with the keeper to make it 3-0.
Luis Urruti put the icing on the cake a few seconds before the end. After a foul on the edge of the box, the ’11’ snatched the ball and sealed a victory with an exquisite free-kick that delighted the Universitario fan with a great season for the team they love.
“We wanted to start winning and it was given to us. I’m in all illusions this season, for that we work every day on my part to wait for the call (of the selection). It’s time to enjoy and think about the next game,” said Nelson Cabanillas after Ate’s side won.
Universitario defeated Academia Cantolao 4-0. Photo: Sports University
Likewise Manuel Barreto, sports director of universityHe praised what the team did against Cantolao. “It was a tough game, the beginning of a tournament is always tough, the lads started to let go and I think the process and the result have been very positive. What we want is to try to do our best in every game; It’s game after game with a lot of humility, we’re satisfied,” said the manager.
In this way, the cream team starts an atypical league season in the best way after defeats of Cusco FC, FBC Melgar, Cienciano and Deportivo Binacional are over by foot.
While Universitario prepares for the next day, Alianza Lima, eternal rival of the top team, would have planned not to show up for tonight’s game (10:00 a.m.) against Sporting Cristal at the Alberto Gallardo, until the Peruvian Football Federation withdraws the precautionary measure issued by the judiciary .
Juan Reynoso present at the Monumental
Universitario de Deportes’ win over Cantolao Academy featured a special guest, Juan Máximo Reynoso. The current coach of the Peru team arrived minutes before kick-off. The Cabezón evaluates the players who could be called up for the friendlies against Germany and Morocco.
To return. Alex Valera once again scored an official goal with the cream team after his passage through Saudi Arabian football.