This last Wednesday, University of Sports won 2-0 Lima Alliance and was proclaimed champion of the League 1 Betsson 2023. Those led by Jorge Fossati shone with a good level, the same one that allowed them to defeat their classic rival and take the Olympic turn at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium, despite the incidents (there was a blackout). As expected, the figures from the merengue squad came out to testify and did not hide their joy. For example, Horacio Calcaterra, author of one of the goals of the last cream triumph, highlighted the performance of his teammates and assured that the title is more than deserved. Of course, the midfielder surprised by pointing out that this is the most important feat of his career.
“The truth is that the goal came out beautiful. It was incredible to win this way against Alianza. Everything is the result of the effort we made in the year that we had ups and downs, but we were fair winners and we deserved to finish like this. I end the year very happy. For so many years that the club could not become champion, the players who arrived this year tried to help. Aldo Corzo and José Carvallo have been there for many years and they deserve it more than us.”, were the first words of the flyer in an interview with RPP.
Asked about the minutes he played this season, Horacio Calcaterra He assured that he was able to take advantage of the opportunities and thanked those who trusted him. “It was a strange year because I always got used to playing and I haven’t gotten to play as many times as I would have liked. It was a relief. Thank the people of the ‘U’ who always bet and trusted me, Manuel (Barreto) appears and it seemed like a dream“, held.
In relation to the meeting before Lima Alliance‘Calca’ pointed out that Universitario was superior thanks to the approach of Jorge Fossati: “The line of 3 complicated several rivals who wanted to play with the same system. Alianza Lima wanted to do it and it is not easy, since ours is oiled”.
Finally, he showed his desire to retire in the merengue squad and confirmed that this latest title is the most important of his career. “I feel great and not only because we came out champion, but because we enjoy the facility, the people who work, so I enjoy every day. I hope (that I can retire here), for now I have 2 years left and I hope it can be fulfilled. Now I think about the present. Without a doubt (it is the most important of his career), because of how it happened and because he is the classic rival.”he sentenced.
When will Universitario receive the Betsson League 1 trophy?
Due to the unfortunate blackout that occurred at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium after the final whistle that proclaimed champion University of Sports, It was confirmed that the trophy presentation will take place next Sunday, November 12 from 3:00 pm at the Monumental stadium, as detailed by the Professional Football League in a statement.
On the other hand, this Thursday it was learned that the Crime Prevention Prosecutor’s Office referred the investigation into what happened last night in the Victorian precinct to the Duty Criminal Prosecutor’s Office, against those responsible for the alleged crimes of exposing people to danger, riots to the detriment of citizens and agents of the National Police of Peru (PNP). Likewise, it was also decided to carry out procedures to identify and individualize responsibilities.
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