He still doesn't know anything about winning. Universitario played its second game in 2024 and was unable to get a win against it National athlete. In the year of their 100th anniversary, the Creams have already achieved two draws, after the goalless draw in the game against César Vallejo in the “Night of the Poet”. However, unlike that game, Ate's team scored their first goal through Edison Flores and showed a better version of the last duel.
Although the first half was dominated by the Merengue, Nacional controlled the ball in the second half and it showed university the game continues to cost him Piero Quispe, as a midfield was observed without anyone distributing the ball and distinguishing themselves from the team. Given this situation, fans are hoping that Jairo Concha can bring in minutes on Cream Night, as can Christofer Gonzales, who just needs the signature to suit up in cream.
Watch Edison Flores' goal with Universitario
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Universitario improved against Atlético Nacional
If we compare Universitario's game against César Vallejo with the one this Sunday, January 14th against Atlético Nacional, the differences become clear. In this last game, the “U” footballers pushed the Colombian team to elimination, and as a result, Edison Flores scored a great goal. For a few minutes of the first half, Jorge Fossati's team was visible as they were organized in defense and put pressure on their rivals.
However, with 10 minutes left, they became more confident and lowered the intensity. This led to the Purslane team gaining confidence and going on the attack. As a result, the Colombian team equalized through their striker Dorlan Pabón.
Dorlan Pabón equalized the draw against Universitario
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Although the first half was the best university In the game, the dangerous moves came from pressure or a bad start from Nacional. There was no “10” in midfield who designed moves and was the “brains” of the team. Horacio Calcaterra was once again the replacement for Piero Quispe, but he made no difference as a current Pumas de la UNAM player.
In the second half, the “U” midfield went almost unnoticed as no one filtered the passes and Atlético Nacional won most of the ball. Without a “10”, strikers Diego Dorregaray and then Alex Valera could not be fed, so they did not have as many chances to score.
A few weeks before the start of the first division, Jairo Concha and “Canchita” Gonzáles are expected to make a difference and lead the team in its 100th anniversary year. The former Alianza Lima footballer has a similar game to Piero Quispe and could therefore be in the starting line-up at Cream Night. On the other hand, the former Sporting Cristal player would sign this week and add some minutes in the game against Coquimbo Unidos.
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When is Cream Night 2024?
La Noche Crema 2024 will take place onSaturday, January 20th at 8:00 p.m. (Peruvian time)at the Monumental “U” Marathon Stadium and face Chilean team Coquimbo Unidos.