Araujo analyzed Universitario’s draw: “There was a big effort on the defensive side”

Universitario equalized goalless against Carlos Mannucci and still keeps the hope of fighting for the 2022 Opening Tournament alive. The squad led by Jorge Araujo, who still needs to rest, added 24 units and climbed to fifth position, but the leader Melgar took him out four point lead.

After the tie, the DT of the cream cast highlighted the sacrifice of his pupils. “There was a fairly large and generous effort from the team on the defensive side to keep zero, which is also important, and to add to a difficult spot”He pointed out at a press conference.

Along the same lines, the strategist pointed out that the ‘U’ always went out looking for victory. “We didn’t find all the ways we would have liked, but the team is always predisposed to look for the match. The rival did a great job defensively. The draw is good for both of us.”he added.

“By getting stuck, it is difficult to give dynamics to the game and that allows the teams to organize quickly, the game is constantly paralyzed. We have tried in some way, but it has not been what we wanted “Jorge Araujo mentioned.

University and the missing parties

After the match against Cristal this Sunday 22, the squad led by Jorge Araujo will clash on May 29 at Melgar in Arequipa. Later, he will rest and on his return, he will visit Sport Huancayo on June 26. The cream team will close its participation in this Phase 1 against local UTC at a time and date to be confirmed.