Matchday 3 of the 2023 Opening Tournament is completely disrupted, as in the last hours we have witnessed several games where the ball does not roll. Just like what happened in Bernal - where Melgar did not show up and Atlético Grau won 3-0 - this afternoon at the Heroes de San Ramón stadium, another 'walkover' occurred: the Cienciano team did not show up in Cajamarca and UTC took the victory 3-0, as established in the regulations.
Following the corresponding protocol for situations like this, the main referee of the match, Hilbert Villegas, waited for the entrance of the starting players from UTC and counted ten minutes before ending the match, thus confirming the 'W.O' of the 'Papá de América'.
Cienciano is one of the seven clubs that oppose the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) and, for now, maintains its stance of not participating in the championship. The Cusco team demands that the FPF lift the precautionary measure that prevents them from broadcasting their matches together with the Fútbol Perú Consortium (GOLPERU).
After the final whistle, Marcelo Grioni, the local team's coach, referred to what happened and showed his discomfort in winning this way. "Considering how things have developed in these days, we knew it would end like this. We definitely don't like winning this way, we had prepared well for the start of the tournament. We did everything to play the game but it couldn't happen," said the strategist for 'Liga 1 MAX'.
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Cienciano played a friendly match with Alianza Lima
Cienciano and Alianza Lima faced each other in a friendly match held at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium. The idea is that while all the issues related to the local championship are resolved (seven clubs will not participate in Liga 1), the squads do not lose their competitive rhythm. Even, the social media accounts of Alianza Lima shared some photos of the match.
During the game, the 'Papá' and 'Íntimos' played two matches, as reported by 'Radio Ovación'. In the first match, Alianza Lima took the victory with a resounding 3-0, thanks to Pablo Sabbag's brace and Aldair Rodríguez's appearance. In the last match, 'Chicho' Salas' group celebrated once again; this time, Jairo Concha scored the only goal.
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