Universitario vs Alianza Lima: the memorable and unforgettable goals of Peruvian football classics

The super classic of Peruvian football takes place this Sunday, April 17 and here we remind you of some of the best goals that have been scored in the vibrant matches between 'white-blue' and 'cremas', and that still remain in the memory of the fans.

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Universitario de Deportes vs Alianza Lima will face this Sunday, April 17 in a new Peruvian football classic at the Monumental stadium and the excitement of the fans has been felt since days before the great duel for the League 1 2022. After eight months, the 'compadres' will be face to face and the fans do not hesitate to remember goals and memorable plays of the idols of the 'white-blue' and the 'creams' and here we will remember the many unforgettable ones that make the fans vibrate until today.

Waldir Sáenz, Roberto Martínez, Nolberto Solano, Henry Quinteros, Paolo Maldonado, among other alliance and university figures still remain in the memory of the true fans of Peruvian football and it is not news that their goals are among the most remembered on the eve of a Peruvian football superclassic and here are some of the best scores that have been given in matches of the two teams with the most fans in Peru.

THE BEST GOALS OF UNIVERSITARIO

ARCHIMEDES FIGUERA, 2017

In 2017, four classics were played and only one was a victory for the 'merengues'. This was the 3-0 in favor played on April 15 as part of the ninth date of the Summer Tournament. The one in charge of putting the first goal in the colossus of Ate to blow up the fans was Archimedes Figuera. The Venezuelan was measuring little by little until he took out a right shoe at the angle of the arch that Leao Butrón was guarding.

The Venezuelan was measuring little by little until he took out a right shoe at the angle of the arch that Leao Butrón was guarding. VIDEO: COUP PERU.

AURELIO SACO-VERTIZ, 2012

Universitario and Alianza Lima met again in matchday 23 of the 2012 Liga 1. There, the one in charge of opening the score was Aurelio Saco Vértiz, who played as a scoreboard on the left and one of his virtues was his long-distance hit. The winger set out to kick a free kick from almost 29 meters away and put it in the corner of the goal defended by Solomon Libman at the National Stadium. In the end the victory went to the 'creams' by 2-1.

The winger set out to kick a free kick from almost 29 meters away and put it at the angle of the goal defended by Solomon Libman at the National Stadium. VIDEO: Never Oblitas.

PIERO ALVA, 2009

With a single goal from Piero Alva with a spectacular 'scissor', Universitario beat Alianza Lima 1-0 at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium in the first match of the two that year's play-off match to define the champion, who ended up being Universitario. The striker appeared after several rebounds in the area with an incredible shot to beat Solomon Libman. The coach of the 'U' then was Juan Reynoso.

Piero Alva with a spectacular 'scissor' appeared after several rebounds in the area with an incredible shot to beat Solomon Libman. VIDEO: CMD.

PAOLO MALDONADO, 2000

After leaving three rivals on the road, Paolo Maldonado hit the goalkeeper's left hand stick and scored one of the best goals in the Peruvian football classic. All this happened on March 5th for the Apertura Tournament and the talented former footballer was responsible for scoring the first goal of the match at the Monumental stadium. The final result was 2-0 in favor of the 'creams'.

The former footballer hit left left to left stick of goalkeeper and scored one of the best goals of classic of Peruvian football . VIDEO: KIKETONCREAM.

GUSTAVO GRONDONA, 2000

The Argentine is one of the most remembered and loved footballers by Universitario de Deportes. That year he scored the first goal of the match in the final 4-1 victory over Alianza Lima. The former player received a pass from 'Puma' Carranza inside the box and, faced with the goalkeeper's quick departure to narrow the goal, threw a 'hat' to score one of the best goals.

The former player received a pass from 'Puma' Carranza inside the box and threw a 'hat' to score one of the best goals. VIDEO: CMD.

THE BEST GOALS OF ALIANZA LIMA

YORDY REYNA, 2012

A masterful pass by Sergio Peña and an outstanding individual action by Yordy Reyna was what was necessary for Alianza Lima to beat Universitario de Deportes 1-0 in the classic played for the fourth day of the Apertura Tournament that year. The current MLS Charlotte FC footballer left Jhon Galliquio and Argentine Fernando Alloco on the road to finally beat José Carvallo with a strong shot.

The Peruvian striker scored after leaving two defenders on the road after a three-finger pass by Sergio Peña.

JEFFERSON FARFAN 2004

The 'Foquita' lived her first years in football, but already stood out for her talent and virtue in the face of the goal. In the classic played on August 14, 2004, Jefferson Farfan controlled in an oriented manner with the cue as rarely seen in football and with a crossover shot beat Juan 'Chiquito' Flores to score the only goal of the match.

The 'Foquita' controlled in an oriented manner with the cue as was rarely seen in football and with a crossover shot beat Juan 'Chiquito' Flores. VIDEO: Football x always 54.

HENRY QUINTEROS, 2003

This is for many the best goal of Alianza Lima in the national football classics. The former volley took her on the outside of his right foot to get the ball into the corner of the goal and thus score his fourth goal in the 2003 Apertura Tournament. Henry Quinteros' spectacular goal contributed to the final 4-2 victory over the 'creams'.

The former footballer scored one of the best goals in the history of Peruvian football classics. VIDEO: CMD.

CLAUDIO PIZARRO, 1999

The only goal from Claudio Pizarro to Universitario was given on January 31, 1999. The legendary footballer, who was then only 20 years old, put the final 2-0 of the 'blue and white' on the 'merengues' at the National Stadium after an excellent control in the large area to define coldly against the experienced Oscar Ibáñez.

The former striker performed excellent control in the large area to define coldly against the experienced Oscar Ibáñez.

WALLD SAUEZA, 2001

The historic goal scorer of Alianza Lima scored seven goals for Universitario de Deportes and one of them came after a great collective gesture that ended with a cross definition of the striker against Oscar Ibáñez. Waldir Saenz appeared on the left after a pass by Eduardo Esidio and with a single left touch he scored in the goal of the National Stadium. The final result was 2-2 and the former footballer scored the partial 1-0.

The Peruvian striker scored seven goals for the 'cremas' throughout his career. VIDEO: Feb. 2233.

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