Universitario defeated UTC 1-0 on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in a closely contested Torneo Apertura match played at the Estadio Monumental. The victory keeps Universitario firmly in contention for the top spots in the Liga 1 standings.
The decisive moment came in the 59th minute when Lisandro Alzugaray found the back of the net for Universitario. Alzugaray received the ball in the area and unleashed a powerful shot that goalkeeper Angelo Campos couldn’t preserve out. Bolavip provided live coverage of the match.
The game was marred by disciplinary issues, with Williams Riveros of Universitario receiving a red card in the 56th minute following a violent challenge. Earlier, Dylan Caro of UTC was also sent off after a VAR review in the 45+1′ minute. Adolfo Muñoz of UTC also received a yellow card in the 53rd minute for dissent, while Alex Valera came close to scoring for Universitario in the 50th minute. Depor offered a minute-by-minute account of the action.
UTC made substitutions in the 64th minute, bringing on Arquímedes Figuera for Luis Arce and Abdiel Arroyo for David Camacho. Universitario responded with a change of their own in the 69th minute, as Horacio Calcaterra replaced Miguel Silveira. Infobae detailed the match events as they unfolded.
The first half ended scoreless, with both teams failing to capitalize on their opportunities. The second half began with renewed intensity, but ultimately it was Alzugaray’s goal that separated the two sides. The match was broadcast live on Liga 1 MAX, available through DIRECTV and Movistar TV. La República reported on the red cards issued during the game.
