Martín Pérez Guedes, player of Universitario de Deportes, had a great opportunity to score 2-0, after a brilliant collective play and an excellent pass from the forward Álex Valera, who previously opened the score at the Monumental Stadium of UNSA. However, the Melgar team was saved from conceding the second goal due to a lack of coordination in their defense.
The play started on the right side with Bolivar trying to make a cross, but the Melgar defense cleared the ball. However, Flores recovered it and made a spectacular backheel wall pass with Álex Valera, who left his marker behind and assisted Martín Pérez Guedes, leaving him alone in front of the goal. Emotion took over all the spectators, as the second goal for Universitario was about to be sealed, but Guedes' shot went over the bar.
The cream player failed to hit the ball properly, causing his shot to deviate and save the 'Dominó' defense, which is still recovering from Álex Valera's first goal, who took advantage of Carlos Cáceda's mistake. Despite this missed opportunity, Universitario continued to press and generate more goal-scoring chances against Melgar's goal.
Melgar vs. Universitario de Deportes: what's coming
After the match against Universitario, Melgar will have to focus on their next challenge. Their rival will be none other than César Vallejo, with whom they will face off on August 11th, starting at 8:00 PM (Peruvian time), at Mansiche Stadium, for the 8th round of the 2023 Clausura Tournament in Liga 1 Betsson.
It is worth mentioning that 'Dominó' is among the top three positions in the Clausura, only surpassed by Universitario and Sporting Cristal. That is why they should not neglect any detail and thus avoid giving an advantage to their rivals, who also aspire to the national title.
Universitario de Deportes, on the other hand, will prepare for the match against Binacional. The match will take place on August 12th, starting at 7:00 PM (Peruvian time), at Monumental U Marathon Stadium, for the 8th round of the 2023 Clausura Tournament in Liga 1 Betsson. The 'Crema' team is among the top teams in the Clausura and their goal is to continue earning points to win it and increase their position in the Overall standings.
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