Unión Comercio was beaten by Sporting Cristal in Tarapoto. Credit: SC Press
The descent of Trade Union It was confirmed a month ago, but misfortunes continue to accompany the team. This Sunday, October 27, for the penultimate date of the Closing Tournament of the Liga 1 2024he ‘powerful of Altomayo’ suffered a painful defeat at the hands of Sporting Cristal, which will remain marked in the history of Peruvian football. In the midst of this adverse context, an important manager of the jungle club expressed a controversial message to the team.
Cristhian Chavezvice president of the institution of the province of Rioja, harshly attacked the footballers who make up the squad. In fact, it even foreshadowed a largely unfavorable result at the Carlos Vidaurre García Stadium, since the starting eleven was made up – in large part – of young reserve players, due to alleged acts of indiscipline by the main actors.
“Last home game in League 1. Surely we are going to have a rout, but I prefer to play with these young people who are trying to get ahead than to play with sellouts and drunks.. For the (next) year we return stronger. Trade Union all my life”, were the words of the leader of the ‘powerful of Altomayo’ in his post, which he later deleted.
The jungle team was the first of the current League 1 campaign to lose the category, after its defeat against Sport Boys that left it mathematically without the possibility of leaving the red zone of the accumulated table. After constant negative results, they stagnated in the last place in the standings with only 17 points added, recording three wins, eight draws and 22 falls.
Cristhian Chávez’s post prior to Unión Comercio vs Sporting Cristal. Credit: Capture IG
The other two relegated teams from the local championship still need to be decided and the fight will be heart-stopping on the last day, since UTC of Cajamarca, Cesar Vallejo and Carlos Mannucci -two of the three- could accompany Unión Comercio in the Second Division next year. The aforementioned clubs will fight for permanence, after having the same number of points in the table (30).
Without a doubt, the defeat suffered against Sporting Cristal was very hard for all the protagonists of Unión Comercio who took the field today, expecting a different result. Unfortunately, things turned out that way and ‘celestial’ They did not give in at any time, reflecting their superiority from start to finish.
One of the most affected of the ‘powerful of Altomayo’ was Diego Lopeza 19-year-old goalkeeper who had to make his professional debut in this difficult scenario. The young goalkeeper ended up living a true nightmare in Tarapoto, conceding 12 goals that put him in the main focus of attention throughout the contest.
A harsh scene went viral on social media and received support from fans. (Video: L1MAX)
At the end of the clash, the Unión Comercio goalkeeper was seen devastated by everything he had to deal with on the field. His teammates approached him to express their support and not only them: Irven Ávila had a noble gesture with him and also expressed his encouragement. Likewise, fans supported him for his difficult debut in football.
This comfortable 12-0 victory excites Sporting Cristal and its followers facing the closing of League 1 2024. The club ‘celeste’ It remains in second place overall, which will allow it to be part of the tournament playoffs if it remains in that position and Alianza Lima manages to win the Clausura. Those of Rímac depend on the ‘intimate’so they will be attentive to what will be the last day.
