The ‘U’ coach spoke about the team’s latest fall in Trujillo. (Video: Irene Carranza)

sports university couldn’t steal points when visiting Trujillo and lost to Carlos A. Mannucci in a duel valid for date 6 of the Opening Tournament of League 1 2023. With this result, the ‘creams’ They were compromised in the table with only three units in their favor, in addition to meaning a blow to their aspirations to fight for the national title. In this sense, the coach Carlos Compagnucci He spoke about this event and launched a strong self-criticism.

“The only person responsible is me, the players gave their all,” the Argentine coach told reporters gathered to address the team’s delegation. ‘Meringue’ at Jorge Chavez International Airport. Those present tried to get him to say more about what had happened, although he did not want to give more details and he decided to withdraw.

And it is that University had the obligation to obtain a victory against Mannucci, considering that the last result was a defeat against their classic rival, Alianza Lima, and in front of their fans at the Monumental stadium. Tremendous pressure for one of Peru’s greats.

However, the process proved difficult in the first few minutes. This because of Emmanuel Herrera, who started as a starter against Alex Valera’s drought, missed a shot from the penalty spot. the Archer ‘carlist’Manuel Heredia, was careful to save the shot which would have meant a mental impact for the Argentine.

What happened next was the ejection of the defense from the ‘U’, Matias Di Benedetto, who saw the double yellow card. The first was received at 11 minutes (in confusion with Rodrigo Ureña) and the other at 24 minutes. The game was difficult for the team from the Peruvian capital, who also suffered a change on the half hour mark of the first half. Herrera himself came out changed to feature Piero Guzmán, a factor that could have affected the striker, who doesn’t even know what it’s like to officially score with his new team (he only did so in a pre-season friendly match).

Emanuel Herrera was unable to score at Universitario and reflects low level.  (HEY)
Emanuel Herrera was unable to score at Universitario and reflects low level. (HEY)

For the second half, Mannucci settled better on the ground and knew how to strike at the right time. Matias succar scored after a nice header after a precise cross from Alexis Cossio on a free kick. But the owners were not happy with it and demanded more. In fact, they had a penalty in favor which raziel garcia he didn’t convert into a goal as José Carvallo saved him. Although minutes before another eviction arrived for Universitythis time, from Rodrigo Urenafor claiming and angrily receiving the second yellow card.

The technical assistant University, Hugo Herrera, made four changes to change the face of the team. Alex Valera, Luis Urruti, Martín Pérez Guedes and Jordan Guivin tried to do their job, although only a shot from the Peruvian forward created danger as he crashed into the crossbar.

And as if the situation couldn’t get worse for Ate’s men, those led by Mario Viera took advantage of a counterattack that ended at the feet of Succarwho settled in and placed his shot, which ended with a spectacular impossible curve for goalkeeper Carvallo and confirmed the 2-0.

With superb goals from Matías Succar, Mannucci beat Universitario in the opening tournament of La Liga 1. (Video: GOLPERU).

University added his third straight loss. The first was against Unión Comercio in Tarapoto, the second against Alianza Lima at the Monumental stadium and now against Carlos A. Mannucci in Trujillo. He still has Melgar of Arequipa and Cienciano for the Copa Sudamericana, duels that could jeopardize the future of Carlos Compagnucci at the helm of the team.

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