Edison Flores Scores with a Stunning Free-Kick in a Friendly Match
Peruvian midfielder Edison Flores nets a remarkable free-kick goal, marking Universitario's first of the year in a friendly against Atlético Nacional.
Taylor Brooks
- 2024-01-14
- Updated 07:29 PM ET
(NewsNibs) - In an international friendly match held in the United States, Edison Flores of Universitario de Deportes showcased his skill with a superb free-kick goal against Atlético Nacional. This significant strike, occurring in the 16th minute of the game, was Universitario's opening goal of the year. The opportunity arose after a foul committed on teammate Horacio Calcaterra by Atlético Nacional's defense.
A Spectacular Execution
Flores, taking the set-piece, expertly curled the ball with his left foot over the defensive barrier and found the back of the net by hitting the upper left post. This precision shot left the Atlético Nacional goalkeeper out of reach and added a highlight to the friendly match that fans and spectators are unlikely to forget. The event was aired live in Peru on GolPerú, available on channels 14 and 714 HD via Movistar TV.
Looking Ahead to Noche Crema 2024
Universitario is building momentum with the anticipation of the Noche Crema 2024 event scheduled on Saturday, January 20, at 8:00 p.m. Peruvian time. This annual celebration will be hosted at the Estadio Monumental 'U' Marathon and will feature Universitario playing against the Chilean team, Coquimbo Unido. Meanwhile, in other football news, Real Madrid celebrated a victory in the Spanish Super Cup, having defeated Barcelona with a commanding 4-1 scoreline in Saudi Arabia.
Universitario hopes to carry the positive energies from this friendly match into their upcoming engagements and especially into their celebrated Noche Crema. Edison Flores's remarkable goal has set the pace for what fans hope will be an exciting season for the team.
