Jorge Fossati, Universitario de Deportes Coach, arrived in Lima after the 1-1 draw with Cusco FC on Matchday 18 of Clausura Tournament 2023, a result that gives them high chances of winning this second championship of the season, as they depend on themselves to achieve it.
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However, the Uruguayan coach decided to speak to the press upon his arrival at Jorge Chávez Airport and stated that he does not think it is right for the last matchday of Clausura to be scheduled at 3:00 p.m. just because there are some clubs that have factors unrelated to sports.
"It is not about tranquility, it is about something that seems logical to me, but I do not understand very well. I just found out now that this date was not obligated to be played simultaneously, but the other one was. And I think we will have to play at 3:00 p.m. and the truth is that I understand less and less because with all due respect, of the five teams involved, I will not mention them because it is not personal, it is simply common sense," he said.
"We all have to play at 3:00 p.m. because one of them (Alianza Lima) does not have to play at home and the stadium (Sporting Cristal) does not have lights. The blame is not on everyone else. That is on one side, but besides that, it is not the first, second, third, or fourth, it is the fifth (ADT) in discord. I insist and with all due respect, it is not them who determine, I mean, they have a one in a million chance. The other four cannot even tie for them to have a chance. So, because of that millionth part, they set the date at 3:00 p.m. for us," he added.
Jorge Fossati upset because Cristal did not play simultaneously
Furthermore, Jorge Fossati hopes that this scheduling can change for the final matchday but also pointed out against an institution (Sporting Cristal) because they did not play simultaneously in this penultimate matchday.
"I sincerely hope it will not be this way. I hope common sense prevails because one of those involved plays with their cards on the table. I am not saying it is Universitario or any other team. Why give the cards away to one of them?" he concluded.
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What does Universitario need to win the Clausura Tournament?
In order for Universitario de Deportes to win the Clausura Tournament, Jorge Fossati's team only needs to defeat Sport Huancayo in the final matchday. This would lead the cremas to play in the final of Liga 1 against Alianza Lima.