Overview
- Universitario beat Cusco FC 3-2 at the Estadio Monumental, with Álex Valera scoring twice and Williams Riveros adding the other goal.
- The victory kept Universitario at the summit of the Torneo Clausura, with reporting noting a favorable scenario in which the title could be sealed within three more rounds.
- Upcoming fixtures are Alianza Atlético on October 1 in Trujillo, Juan Pablo II on October 5, and Sporting Cristal on October 15.
- Jesús Castillo exited in the 74th minute after a knock, and sporting director Álvaro Barco said it appears minor and that he expects the midfielder to be available pending medical tests.
- José Carabalí urged improvements in finishing despite the result, and Jairo Vélez praised Valera as the team’s leading scorer.