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Cienciano Rescues a Draw at Home Against Alianza Atlético in a Thrilling Match
Cusco, Peru – In an emotional encounter held at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, Cienciano and Alianza Atlético drew in a thrilling match corresponding to matchday 16 of the Apertura of the Peruvian First Division. Under the refereeing of José Alarcón, the match, played on June 22, 2025, ended with a score that reflects the intensity that was experienced on the field.
Cienciano dominated ball possession with 68%, but Alianza Atlético proved to be lethal in their approaches. The score opened early, in the 17th minute, with a goal by L.E. Benites Vargas for Cienciano, after an assist from O. Noronha. Alianza Atlético responded forcefully, first with a goal from E. Perleche in the 29th minute, assisted by J.C. Villegas, and then with a goal from G.A. Larios Saavedra in the 43rd minute, thanks to an assist from A. Graneros, turning the score around before halftime.
The match was characterized by a disputed game, with several cautions. S.D. Arias Fierro (Cienciano) and A. Graneros (Alianza Atlético) saw the yellow card in the 41st minute, while J.C. Villegas (Alianza Atlético) was cautioned in the 48th minute. The intensity continued in the second half and the match reached its final stage with Alianza Atlético ahead on the scoreboard.
Cienciano, however, did not give up. In the 82nd minute, D. La Torre managed to reduce the deficit, reviving the hopes of the home team. Cienciano’s insistence paid off when J. Estrada equalized in the 87th minute, thanks to an assist from A. Ascues, sealing the final draw.
Regarding the statistics, Cienciano made 15 shots, of which 7 were on target, while Alianza Atlético made 9 shots, with 2 on target. Cienciano committed 7 fouls and received 2 yellow cards, while Alianza Atlético committed 12 fouls and also received 2 yellow cards.
Substitutions alianza atletico: at minute 59 H. Lupu came in and G. A. Larios Saavedra went out., at minute 71 R. Castro came in and L. Olmedo went out., at minute 72 R. Diaz came in and J. Perez went out., at minute 90 J. del Castillo came in and H. Benincasa went out., at minute 90 R. Espinosa came in and C. Vasquez went out.
Substitutions cienciano: at minute 62 G. Gentile came in and L. E. Benites Vargas went out., at minute 62 A. Gonzalez came in and J. Ortiz went out., at minute 68 C. Garces came in and O. Noronha went out., at minute 68 D. La Torre came in and B. Da Silva went out., at minute 76 A. Ascues came in and S. D. Arias Fierro went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cienciano
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Alianza Atletico
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