1. Lack of effectiveness
Universitario lost 1-2 to Alianza Lima in the 5th round of the Liga 1 2023. The 'cremas', who had the support of their fans at the Monumental Stadium, suffered their second consecutive defeat and here we will detail the five keys of what happened in the Peruvian classic.
2. Defensive carelessness
Although the 'cremas' were not 'sharp' in the final third, on the defensive side it was evident that there was a lot of carelessness and it was clear that they suffered on Alianza's counterattacks. The 'íntimos' took advantage of the spaces and scored at the right moments.
3. Late reaction in substitutions
Despite the poor individual performances and the fact that the 'grones' scored early in the second half, Carlos Compagnucci reacted late with the substitutions. It even caused controversy that José Rivera, who had been the most influential player in the attacking third, was substituted.
4. Desperation
In the final minutes of the game, the field tilted and it was the 'merengues' who were searching for at least an equalizer, but desperation played against them. As a result, they were involved in provocations and made poor decisions, allowing the opponent to have their way.
5. Unconsolidated squad
Sometimes it works in their favor and sometimes it doesn't. Universitario made a drastic change in their squad, but in order to achieve a good game and get results, they must first consolidate. In this match, Alianza Lima appeared much more solid by maintaining their core. For example, there were several players in the 'cremas' who were playing their first classic: Hugo Ancajima, Rodrigo Ureña, Piero Guzmán, Matías Di Benedetto, José Rivera, and Emanuel Herrera.