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Universitario Extends Liga 1 Lead as CONAR Reassigns Referee for Alianza After Cusco Defeat

With Universitario on 63 points, scrutiny of a lawful quick restart plus Carlos Zambrano’s latest red card pushed CONAR to name Julio Quiroz for Alianza vs Atlético Grau.

Overview

  • Universitario beat Cusco FC 3-2 to consolidate first place in the Clausura and the accumulated table on 63 points, opening a double‑digit cushion in the race.
  • Miguel Rondelli rejected claims that Cusco FC “sat back,” defending a run of 17 matches unbeaten with 15 wins before the loss in Lima.
  • Cienciano topped Alianza Lima 2-1 in Cusco, with ex‑CONAR chief Winston Reátegui judging the quick‑restart second goal legal under restart protocol.
  • Alianza captain Carlos Zambrano was sent off for an elbow on Santiago Arias and apologized publicly; he has six expulsions in 2025 and will be suspended.
  • After strong complaints from Alianza’s staff about refereeing and VAR, CONAR replaced the official for the next match and appointed Julio Quiroz for Alianza vs Atlético Grau.