Universitario tied with Junior and complicates their chances of moving to the next phase

Edison Flores scored the equalizer in the first half

University y Junior They tied 1-1 at the Monumental Stadium of Ate on matchday 4 of Group D of the Libertadores Cup. For now, Junior leads with 6 pointsfollowed by Universitario with 5, pending the result between Quito and Botafogo League.

The match started uphill for the peruvian team due to an early goal. Castrillón scored for Junior in the 6th minute. However, Universitario reacted with a goal from Flores at 24′ after a brilliant play by Polo.

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In the second half, Universitario looked for the goal but lacked precision. Junior defended solidly, frustrating the home team’s attempts. Riveros was close to scoring for Universitario, but his header grazed the post.

At 85 minutes, Olivares wasted another opportunity for Universitario. Ten minutes later, Olivera was close to surprising Junior with a header.

The match ended with a tie that leaves both teams with a chance in the group.

University vs. Junior: match lineups

University: Sebastian Britos; Williams Riveros, Matías Di Benedetto, Aldo Corzo; Andy Polo, Martín Pérez Guedes, Rodrigo Ureña, Jairo Concha, Segundo Portocarrero; Edison Flores and Alex Valera.

Junior: James Mele; Edwin Herrera, Emmanuel Olivera, Jermaine Rock, Gabriel Fountains; Didier Brown, Victor Cantillo; Joseph Enamorado, Yimmi Chara, Brian Castrillon; Charles Bacca.