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Valera’s Late Brace Lifts Universitario Over UTC to Stay Top of Clausura

The forward stressed team effort and said he prefers to let his play speak after the away win in Trujillo.

Overview

  • Universitario beat UTC 2-1 at Estadio Mansiche in the tenth round, with Álex Valera scoring both goals including a stoppage‑time winner.
  • Valera opened the scoring in the 32nd minute before UTC’s Erinson Ramírez leveled in the 66th, setting up the late decider.
  • The result leaves Universitario leading the Torneo Clausura on 21 points under coach Jorge Fossati.
  • Postmatch, Valera said the victory helps the team stay on top and noted he aims to “respond on the pitch” before talking.
  • UTC’s Ramírez called Universitario a deserved winner and said his side must refocus for their next match, while Valera looked ahead to another test on Saturday.