Jairo Concha scored a free kick as Universitario de Deportes came from behind to defeat UTC 4-2 in matchday seven of Peru's Torneo Clausura.
The midfielder was critical of his side's performance despite the victory at the Estadio Héroes de San Ramón, admitting that early mistakes allowed the hosts to take a lead.
Universitario started the match poorly and struggled during the opening 30 to 35 minutes. Concha explained that the squad became overconfident, which enabled UTC to score two easy goals before the visitors mounted their response.
The comeback began when Concha converted a direct free kick, initiating a four-goal turnaround that secured three crucial points for the Lima-based club.
Concha Calls for Focus Despite League Lead
Concha admitted after the final whistle that if the team had been sharper, they would not have surrendered two easy goals so early in the contest. He expressed hope that the difficult spell would serve as a lesson for the squad so that similar lapses do not occur in future fixtures.
Despite the early defensive errors, Concha emphasized the importance of valuing the result. He noted that every member of the team put in maximum effort to turn the scoreline around and secure the win.
The three points were vital for Universitario, allowing the club to maintain its position at the top of the Liga 1 standings. Concha highlighted that the squad genuinely needed a victory of this nature to reinforce their campaign.
Midfielder Rebuilds Form After Free Kick Goal
On a personal level, Concha expressed satisfaction with his set-piece goal at the Estadio Héroes de San Ramón. He revealed that he had gone a long time without scoring and had not been feeling at his absolute best in recent matches.
The midfielder viewed the goal as an important step forward in his personal form. He noted that he has been improving gradually with each match and hopes to maintain his progress to help Universitario continue winning.
Universitario de Deportes remain at the summit of Peru's top flight as the Torneo Clausura competition progresses.
