Universitario de Deportes equalized 1-1 against Cusco FC

Universitario de Deportes equalized 1-1 against Cusco FC and now awaits a stumble from Sporting Cristal to stay at the top of the Torneo Clausura 2023. However, there is a lot of confidence in the striker Alex Valera, who was the author of the equalizer goal for the "cremas" to rescue one point in the Imperial City.

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After finishing the match, Alex Valera had a talk with Liga 1 MAX to give his impressions of the 90 minutes at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de La Vega.

The "crema" forward feels that the team has shown bravery to face the adversities that arise on the field. He has full confidence in the performance of his teammates to achieve the great goal of fighting for the Torneo Clausura.

"I think it's a very tough and hard-fought draw. Cusco is a very strong rival and they have the advantage of altitude. Despite that, we were able to play on equal terms, get a valuable point. We close in Lima next week, we still depend on ourselves," said Alex Valera.

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Similarly, the 27-year-old player expressed his feelings upon scoring a goal with the Universitario de Deportes shirt. Valera not only wants to score more goals with the "cremas", but he also wants to celebrate a championship title at all costs.

"Every forward needs goals. What's important is that the team performed the best way. Whoever scores will be a joy for me and we all have to give 100%. It's a big dream to be champions. It's complicated because of the journey of the year. Here we are, fighting until the end," he added.

The next Universitario match will be against Sport Huancayo at the Estadio Monumental. The dates would be between Saturday, October 28, or Sunday, October 29.