Universitario de Deportes and Real Garcilaso

Universitario de Deportes and Real Garcilaso face each other in Cusco in a very close match for the ninth round. The creamers came close to opening the scoring through Juan Manuel Vargas, 18 minutes into the first half.

The 'Crazy One', who continues to play as a central defender, joined the attack. From about 40 meters, he decided to try his luck with a powerful shot towards the celestial goal. Goalkeeper Luis Ortiz had to give his all to prevent the conquest.

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The rebound was won by the defenders of Real Garcilaso, who immediately cleared the danger with a rebound. The cream fans applauded Juan Manuel Vargas' action.

The home team also had chances to open the scoring, but goalkeeper Carlos Cáceda was attentive to all the attacks. Luck was also on his side when the post denied the goal to forward Danilo Carando at 6 minutes.

Universitario de Deportes needs the win against the Cusqueños to reduce the difference to five points. The second half promises more excitement.