:quality(85)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/infobae/35FKFS5TX5FHBNO4WK5BLNUIGY.jfif "Goal of Jairo Vélez, with splendid free kick, in César Vallejo vs Los Chankas by Liga")
César Vallejo faced Los Chankas on date 15 of the Apertura Tournament of League 1 2024
On Saturday, May 11, César Vallejo faced Los Chankas on matchday 15 of the Liga 1 2024 Apertura Tournament. Captain Jairo Vélez appeared at the Mansiche stadium to break the tie and make it 1-0 in favor of the ‘ poets’ with a great goal from a free kick, which ended up entering the corner of the visiting goal.
The team led by ‘Chicho’ Salas won a free kick after 16 minutes of play. Midfielder Vélez grabbed the ball and positioned himself while the pairs were formed on the line of the ‘warrior’ area. The ’10’ heard the referee’s whistle, took flight a little and prepared to finish.
The 29-year-old player hit the ball with his right leg and it rose, passed the barrier of two players and went in close to the crossbar, despite goalkeeper Diego Ferreyra sending it in with a tremendous flight. Incredible score by Jairo, which earned the admiration of his teammates.
With this goal, the one born in El Carmen reached 8 ‘pepas’ so far this season. Previously, he celebrated against Comerciantes Unidos, Sporting Cristal, Sport Huancayo and Independiente Medellín. He scored against these two clubs in mention in the Copa Sudamericana. In his entire stay at UCV, he has 31 goals and 27 assists. Outstanding numbers.
Jairo Vélez’s celebration after scoring a great goal from a free kick in César Vallejo vs Los Chankas in League 1.
Happiness did not last long for the ‘poet’ players. And at 33′, midfielder Abel Casquete made a great individual play, eluding three defenders, and was knocked down by goalkeeper Carlos Grados when he tried to feint him. The Ecuadorian fell to the ground and the referee whistled a penalty in favor of the visitor.
Carlos López was designated to take the shot from twelve steps. The Colombian defined a cross, while the Peruvian goalkeeper threw himself to the other side. In this way, the ‘warriors’ equalized the score in the city of Trujillo.
César Vallejo faced Los Chankas on date 15 of the Apertura Tournament of League 1 2024
UCV will resume its participation in the Copa Sudamericana after its clash with Los Chankas. They will face Always Ready on Wednesday, May 15 at 9:00 p.m. in Peru at the Mansiche stadium on date 5 of Group A. Although the northern team has already been eliminated and will seek to say goodbye to the international competition with positive results.
Subsequently, Vallejo will star with Carlos A. Mannucci in the Trujillo classic for matchday 16 of the Apertura Tournament. This great confrontation will take place on Sunday, May 19 at 6:00 p.m. Their current rival will arrive after being beaten by Cusco FC at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega.
Los Chankas, for their part, will host Alianza Atlético in Andahuaylas on the next date of League 1. Their match will take place on Sunday, May 19 at 3:30 p.m. at the Los Chankas stadium. The ‘storm’ will come after facing Cienciano as a local.