The Valera that needs the ‘U’: the UnoxUno of a cream triumph to celebrate its anniversary at the top of the Clausura

The creams had a great triumph in the height of Arequipa. Three points that do not define a title, but have the value of a championship because they ended the losing streak of not winning outside of Lima. They had gone five games without celebrating away from home, with three defeats and two draws. But that’s over.

Fossati It seems to have understood that outside you don’t win by sweeping like in the Monumental. It is necessary to be careful, cautious too. And his team was: compact, orderly and aware that at height you also have to know how to suffer. The ball hitting the crossbar after Lavandeira’s chest shot, in one of the few that Melgar had, is a clear example.

The ‘U’ won and did so thanks to a goal from alex valerathe figure for Full Sport in this analysis of what the party of the date left us. Next, we show you the OnexOne.

rivers, a wall

For the youngest, it reminded Carlos Galvan. Others thought of Juan Reynoso himself. Those who come from further back reminded samuel eugene or the ‘Cat’ Cuellar. It’s what he achieved williams Riveros with his outstanding performance at the UNSA stadium. The Paraguayan was the best of the cream defense, he was solvent in each duel and had almost no errors.

Accompanied by Aldo Corzo and Frame SaraviaRiveros knew how to keep the Merengue defense in order. Roe deer, for his part, always lending a hand when needed. Captain and leader in each play, even to claim the referee. He knew how to close his area. On the other side, Saravia was not out of place even though he had to dance with the ugliest: the red and black attacks almost always came from the left wing of the ‘U’, but the former Muni stood up well.

Behind them, Jose Carvallo responded when needed. To drop centers or to stretch and send the ball out. The goalkeeper did not have much work because Melgar had the ball but he lacked ideas. Even so, he ended the match on a passing note.

Andy Pole and Jose Bolivar (during the 45 ‘he was on the field before leaving for Nelson Cabanillas due to injury) they closed their band well. That line of five worked almost perfectly, with the plus that both full-backs almost always joined the attack. In the general balance, Polo won the one-on-one against D’Arrigo, while Bolívar, and later Cabanillas, prevailed against Kenyi Cabrera.

Urena is the balance

With the ball at his feet it is a delight to watch him. He almost never misses his passes. And when he has to defend, Rodrigo Urena is a ‘Kaiser’. If you can anticipate, you do. If you have to crash, do not hesitate. It is the pattern of the cream midfield, the one that provides balance so that Piero Quispe and martin perez Guedes can be deployed in attack without problems.

quispe He was not on his best night. He tried to drive, take possession of the ball, be the orchestra man, but he was imprecise. Perez Guedes equal, of the lowest points. An incredible goal was even missed after a great play between Flowers and Valera.

Edison didn’t shine either. He accompanied Valera in attack and was in charge of going to the rebound or pivoting of ‘9 ′ but he could never prevail. He needed to associate more with Quispe, look for him. Both make the ‘U’ play, but in a defensive approach, running after a ball is not his thing. Still he managed to carry danger.