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Latest Sunday, Sporting Cristal and Universitario de Deportes drew 0-0 in a match corresponding to matchday 15 of the 2022 Liga 1 Clausura tournament. A result that favors the Celestials more than the Creams in the fight for the title in this final part of the Peruvian football year.
The day after that match, José Luis 'Puma' Carranza, former footballer and idol of 'U', gave his impressions on what happened at Estadio Nacional in Lima.
"Cristal is the same team from four years ago, they have been preparing well, but they cannot beat the big teams. Neither 'U' nor Alianza (Lima). So, they have to start there. If they hit the post, if this... that doesn't count. Otherwise, we would also say: 'Hey, look how they beat 'Muni'.' Scandalous. What I saw was scandalous. We have to be very clear", he began saying.
"'U' is progressing, with players who are performing. Piero (Quispe), Succar, Guivin, and a good defense. It leaves us calm. It leaves us calm that we are fighting. Never count 'U' out because 'U' will always shine. We don't need help from anything, we always play with everything and against everyone. That's what dignifies us", he added in a recent interview with GOLPERÚ.
It is worth remembering that of the last ten matches between Sporting Cristal and Universitario, three were victories for the Celestials and seven draws. The 'Creams' have not won against the Rímac team since 2018. On the other hand, in the same matches against Alianza Lima, the beer brewers have three wins, three defeats, and four draws.
Next match of Universitario de Deportes
The next commitment for the Creams will be on Sunday, October 16, starting at 15:30 (local time), against FBC Melgar de Arequipa.