It was back and forth. Universitario drew 1-1 against Sporting Cristal on Saturday at the Monumental Stadium for Matchday 15 of the 2022 Liga 1 Betsson Apertura.
At times, Universitario de Deportes was superior to Sporting Cristal and could have won it towards the end. After the match in the district of Ate, the cream coach gave his impressions about the level of his players on the field. Jorge Araujo believes they deserved more in the result.
"I have the feeling, based on what was done, of going to get it and with the chances, that we lacked a bit more luck. We were very direct in going to get it. This match shouldn't have gotten away from us. There is an improvement and everyone is doing their part. This is the way," said the Universitario coach.
Draw between Universitario and Sporting Cristal
In addition, he commented on Alex Valera, who will miss next week's match against Melgar in Arequipa because he has been called up to the Peruvian National Team for the Qatar 2022 playoff.
"It's important for the goals he has scored, and it's an honor to be called up. We will miss him, but we have Alexander Succar and Joao Villamarín who I know will satisfy us. We have left good impressions," he added.
Another player who spoke out at Universitario was Piero Quispe. The young attacking midfielder had a clear chance in injury time that was saved by goalkeeper Renato Solís.
"I missed one almost in the last minute. It was just a matter of putting it in. We had a final against Sporting Cristal because they are a team that plays, defends, and has quality players," he said.
It should be noted that the 1-1 result brings the creamos to 25 points in the standings of the Apertura of the 2022 Liga 1 Betsson season.