The eighth day of the 2023 Apertura Tournament of Liga 1 will see an exciting match between Universitario de Deportes and Deportivo Binacional. The game will be broadcast live on DIRECTV, Liga 1 MAX and DSports. The match is scheduled for Monday, March 13, at 6:00 pm local time at the Inca Garcilaso Stadium in Cusco.
Universitario de Deportes are coming into this match with high spirits after their victory over Cienciano 2-0 in the 2023 Copa Sudamericana. This win secured their place in the continental tournament’s group stage and pocketed them 900 thousand dollars. The team’s new coach, Jorge Fossati, will be leading his second game for the ‘U’. The Uruguayan strategist has already made an impact with his intense approach and attacking tactics in the previous game. Fossati’s favorite scheme is the 3-5-2 formation, which he is expected to repeat in Cusco.
One of Universitario’s players who is in good form is Piero Quispe. The midfielder who scored 1-0 against Cienciano and facilitated Emanuel Herrera’s goal leading to the 2-0 score is expected to be a constant performer for the team in the local tournament.
The ‘U’ will rely on the defensive trio of Aldo Corzo, Williams Riveros, and Matías Di Benedetto to maintain their form in the new system. The team will also be hoping to continue their current unity and good rapport among players.
On the other hand, Deportivo Binacional suffered a loss in their Copa Sudamericana match against César Vallejo, which eliminated them from the international competition. Adding to their misery, reports emerged showing their president, Juan Carlos Aquino, insulting the technical director of the team.
The match between Universitario and Deportivo Binacional will be crucial for both teams. Fans across Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Brazil, and Chile will be eagerly watching at 6:00 pm local time.