If Universitario showed a great level during the match against Corinthians, the Brazilian team scored a goal during the second half through a strong shot by the striker Felipe Augusto.
This goal came minutes after the expulsion of the attacker Alex Valera, which left the 'U' with ten players. In this way, the 'Timao' will have an important advantage for the return match in Lima.
It is important to note that Universitario did everything possible to tie the match, but finally ended up losing 1-0. In the last minute, the Universitario midfielder Horacio Calcaterra had a golden opportunity, but failed to convert it.
The next match that Universitario will play in the Copa Sudamericana will be the return match against Corinthians. This match will take place at the Estadio Monumental on Tuesday, July 18.
If they beat Corinthians in the playoffs, the next match that Universitario could play in the Copa Sudamericana would be against the Argentine team Newell's Old Boys.