He sought the goal from the moment the referee started the match and didn't take long to achieve it. Hernán Novick, through a penalty kick, scored the 1-0 for Universitario against Mannucci. With more confidence due to the advantage, the crema team expanded the lead, to the joy of the thousands of fans at the Monumental.
On the 32nd minute of the first half, Novick sent a cross from the corner and, in the area, Piero Guzmán rose to connect with his head. The defender anticipated everyone and overcame the resistance of goalkeeper Steven Rivadeneyra, who flew alone to make the play more impressive.
That was Guzmán's second goal in the championship, as he regained the trust of coach Carlos Compagnucci and started as a starter in the match for matchday 14 of the Clausura Tournament. The first victim of the defender had been Cienciano.
Universitario faced this match, after the 2-2 draw against Alianza Atlético in the heat of Sullana, and obliged to recover in order to keep dreaming of the title. On the other hand, Carlos A. Mannucci couldn't defeat Ayacucho FC at home and lost 1-0.