Rain of expulsions at Estadio Campeones del 36. Rodrigo Ureña left Universitario de Deportes with eight players, after making a hard foul on Santiago Arias. The Chilean player, frustrated by how the match unfolded (own goals and controversial red card for Cabanillas), took out his anger with a strong tackle on the ankle of the Alianza Atlético player and had to go to the showers. A key moment for the final result of the match.
The midfielder from the 'crema' team made a sliding tackle and received an immediate red card. He then complained to the referee while a small fight broke out between the players of both teams. The 'U' players started arguing with the referee about his decision, but it didn't change anything on the field.
This is the second time Rodrigo Ureña has left Universitario with one less player on the field. Even Horacio Calcaterra was upset with him for the foul he committed. At that moment, 'U' was losing 1-2, but it didn't take long for them to concede the 1-3 goal by Roger Torres. It's a tough blow for the 'crema' team, who lost their unbeaten record with Jorge Fossati in charge.
Universitario vs. Alianza Atlético: what's to come
After this match, rescheduled from matchday 2 of the Torneo Apertura, Universitario will play again next week when they host Universidad César Vallejo for the sixteenth round. This match is scheduled for Friday, May 19 at 8:30 p.m. and will be played at Estadio Monumental, located in the district of Ate.
The championship has entered its most intense stage and the 'cremas' know it, as they have no margin for error if they want to compete with Alianza Lima until the end. Therefore, knowing that they will face one of the most difficult rivals, Jorge Fossati will seek to get the three points against the team from Trujillo. If this happens, they will continue to put pressure on the 'blanquiazules'.
Alianza Atlético
On the other hand, Alianza Atlético wants to leave behind their irregular path and they will have to do it away from Sullana: they will visit Deportivo Garcilaso on Saturday, May 20 at 6:00 p.m. at Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega (Cusco). Of the seven matches that the 'Churres' have played as visitors so far in the Liga 1, they have one victory, two draws, and four defeats.
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