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Universitario Pulls Clear in Liga 1 After 3-2 Win Over Cusco FC

Attention now turns to a midweek visit to Trujillo as the leaders seek to maintain momentum.

Overview

  • Universitario now has 63 points in the season-long table and holds a 10-point advantage over Cusco FC while leading the Clausura.
  • Key moments under scrutiny include Williams Riveros’ 26th-minute goal following a defensive lapse and a VAR-reviewed penalty confirmed by Daniel Ureta that Alex Valera converted for a 3-1 partial score.
  • Cusco coach Miguel Rondelli rejected claims that his team sat back, highlighting a 17-match unbeaten run with 15 wins and noting the club operates with the twelfth-largest budget.
  • Journalist Chevaristo criticized the second Universitario goal as a gift and questioned the lengthy VAR review in posts that drew wide reaction.
  • A separate on-air confrontation between Chevaristo and Silvio Valencia went viral, prompting Valencia to issue a public apology and further statements from both figures.