He sought the goal from the moment the referee started the match and didn't take long to get 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 extended the lead, much to the delight of the thousands of fans at the Monumental stadium.
In the 32nd minute of the first half, Novick sent a cross from the corner and, in the area, Piero Guzmán rose to head it. The defender beat everyone and overcame the resistance of goalkeeper Steven Rivadeneyra, who jumped in vain to make the play more spectacular. In the celebration, the player imitated Cristiano Ronaldo.
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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 of Liga 1. His first victim had been Cienciano.
Universitario faced this match after a 2-2 draw against Alianza Atlético in the heat of Sullana, and they were forced to recover in order to keep dreaming of the title. On the other hand, Carlos A. Mannucci couldn't win at home against Ayacucho FC and lost 1-0.