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Valera Brace Lifts Universitario Over Cusco FC 3-2 to Stay Top of Clausura

The leaders move into a short run of decisive fixtures with optimism over Jesús Castillo’s knock.

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.