University player fell in Ecuador and says goodbye to the Sudamericana

The ‘U’ will no longer compete in international tournaments for the remainder of the year

University of Sports fell 2-0 against LDU of Quito by the last date of the group stage of the Copa Libertadores 2024. In this way, the Peruvian team will no longer be able to access the play-offs of the round of 16 of the South American Cup 2024.

The Ecuadorian team, current champion of the Sudamericana, won with goals from the Paraguayan Alex Arceat minute 44, and from the Argentine Lisandro Alzugarayat 67 minutes.

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In a first half marked by anxiety, Arce scored near the end, while in the second half, Liga de Quito showed more confidence and took advantage of an opportunity with Alzugaray’s goal.

Although Liga de Quito had several chances to open the scoring in the first half, Arce managed to break the tie with a header. However, a goal by Michael Estrada was disallowed due to a previous foul.

The Universitario also had their opportunities, but a shot by Matías Di Benedetto went wide.

In the second half, Alzugaray extended the lead after a rebound from the goalkeeper, although another goal by Estrada was disallowed for offside. Universitario finished the game with one less player after the expulsion of Christofer González.