The red card that changed the course: Universitario takes the win in Tarma
A match marked by the red card to J. Narváez of ADT in the 45+4' minute allowed Universitario to secure a 2-1 victory, consolidating their position in the group stage.
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UniversitarioAn unexpected turn
The expulsion of J. Narváez in the 45+4' minute was the turning point that defined the match between ADT and Universitario, which ended 2-1 in favor of the visitors. Until that moment, the game had been balanced, with both teams showcasing their offensive capabilities. Universitario opened the scoring in the 20th minute with a goal from Alex Valera, but ADT quickly responded with a goal from J. J. Canela Torres in the 28th minute, leveling the match.
However, Narváez's red card left ADT with one less player and conditioned their strategy in the second half. Despite trying to maintain control, Universitario's pressure became evident, and Lisandro Alzugaray scored the second goal for the visitors in the 31st minute, a goal that proved decisive.
A standout statistic
Luis Pérez, despite not scoring, was ADT's standout player with a rating of 8, thanks to his ability to disrupt the game with two dribbles and one key pass. His performance was crucial in keeping his team competitive, although the numerical disadvantage limited their options in the second half.
The result leaves Universitario in a favorable position in the table, consolidating their fourth place with 29 points, while ADT, with 20 points, sits in tenth place, fighting for a spot in the next round.
