With a better version than the one they showed in previous matches, the creams came away inspired and returned to having that intensity of the first games with Jorge Fossati. From the first minute, the pressure was noticeable and the goals were only a matter of time. Luis Urruti opened the scoring at 26′ and Rodrigo Ureña sentenced the score at 41′.
Already in the second half, the creams handled the result, which gave Edison Flores a chance to enter the field at 62 ‘. ‘Orejas’ showed glimpses of what he can contribute to the team and the fans are excited, thinking of fighting for the Clausura and hitting Brazil in the knockout match against Corinthians for the Copa Sudamericana.
He recovered his essence
Leaving aside the recent victory against Gymnastics, the ‘U’ had not been playing well and had certain irregularities in terms of results, both in Liga 1 and in the South American League. That Jorge Fossati team that constantly pressed and played fast on the wings seemed to have vanished in recent weeks. However, against Alianza Atlético, the creams recovered the essence of ‘Flaco’.
Since the game started, the meringues came out to press and take the ball away from the ‘churres’. They recovered that intensity that they had shown in the first games with Fossati and proof of this were the constant danger plays and the two goals in the first half.
From Alex Valera to Rodrigo Ureña, the forward half of the ‘U’ field put constant pressure on the Sullan stadium. The ’20′ cut the exits at the level of the floor of the ‘Vendaval’, the same as ‘Tito’ Urruti on the sides, followed by Andy Polo, Martín Pérez Guedes, Piero Quispe and the Chilean ‘Pitbull’.
A whole ‘Jewel’
If Andy Polo is having a good night, the ‘U’ will most likely take advantage of it. Against Alianza Atlético, the ’24’ shone on the right wing, being a constant headache for Ángelo Pizzorno and Jesús Mendieta. The national winger was unbalancing as always and took advantage of his speed to win the individual. He assisted in the 2-0 and scored a great goal for the third, which the referee finally annulled through VAR due to a previous foul by Alex Valera.
According to SofaScore, Polo made 42 of 50 passes, made two key passes, created a clear goal chance and had a shot wide. As for duels won, he came out of four of eight possible, all with the ball on the floor.
Bites the ‘Pitbull’
Although it was difficult for him to adapt at the start of the season, Rodrigo Ureña undoubtedly became one of the most important reinforcements for the ‘U’ so far this year. The Chilean took over half the pitch and with Jorge Fossati he has been able to show the best version of himself. And on Monday night at the Monumental, the ‘Pitbull’ was crucial to recovering the ball and also contributed with a goal.
Ureña dared to shoot from outside the area and with the complicity of goalkeeper Melián, scored the 2-0 score. Regarding his statistics in the match, according to SofaScore, the Chilean hit 50 of 63 passes, he gave two key passes. In addition, he made 15 of 19 long balls, won six games down out of a possible nine, had five effective tackles and one interception.
return to goal
If there is an area where Fossati may have doubts, as to which player to put in, that could be the attack zone. Playing with two forwards, ‘Flaco’ has rotated all possible attackers at least once, he used Alex Valera, Emanuel Herrera, Luis Urruti and José Rivera. The main question of the DT is to choose the ideal partner of the ’20’.
In that sense, Urruti seems to have gained a slight advantage over his teammates by getting along better with Valera. Against Alianza Atlético, the Uruguayan played a good game and paved the way for victory. He moved more to the left and when the ’20 ′ left the area, he entered. So it was that in a play with the national striker, ‘Tito’ took advantage of a rebound to make it 1-0 and rediscover the goal after almost four months.
Stop the ‘Ears’
It took seven long years for the Universitario fan to see one of the most beloved players of the institution in the last decade with the cream shirt, Edison Flores made his brand new return and gives Jorge one more option in attack Fossati, I’m thinking about the Clausura and the fight for the Copa Sudamericana.
‘Orejas’, who had not played since April, returned to the Monumental and had half an hour of play (he entered for Piero Quispe). Flores got close to Valera and on the first play he touched he gave a goal pass to his teammate, although the play did not end in celebration. According to SofaScore, the ’19’ had 100% passing effectiveness (10 of 10), created a dangerous chance, leaked two key passes and had a shot outside.
In addition, Flores won two duels out of four possible below and the only one he had above won it. Fossati will have to continue taking ‘Orejas’ little by little until he finds the best rhythm and version of him. His arrival undoubtedly offers more alternative to ‘Skinny’ not only in attack, but also in midfield.
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