Alianza Lima vs Sporting Cristal: A tight game with few scoring chances
Alianza Lima and Sporting Cristal played a tense encounter at the Estadio Nacional de Lima, where the “Blanquiazules” took the victory by 1-0.
The game was marked by a lack of fluidity in attack, with both teams showing a very defensive game with few clear scoring opportunities. Sporting Cristal dominated possession of the ball (64% vs 36% for Alianza Lima), but they failed to translate their dominance into clear scoring chances. Alianza Lima, on the other hand, was more effective in attack, creating more chances to score (10 against 4 for Sporting Cristal), although they were also frustrated by the defensive solidity of their rival.
The only goal of the game came in the 34th minute, when Sebastián Rodríguez missed a penalty for Alianza Lima, but he himself took advantage of the rebound to score the winning goal.
The game was also marked by intensity and a constant struggle for control of the game. Proof of this is the numerous fouls committed by both teams (20 for Alianza Lima and 16 for Sporting Cristal), as well as the four yellow cards received by Sporting Cristal, and one for Alianza Lima.
In short, a tight game, with little fluidity in attack, which finally went to Alianza Lima thanks to their effectiveness in the box.
Substitutions alianza lima: at minute 16 P. Sabbag came in and H. Barcos went out., at minute 65 C. Neira came in and J. Castillo went out., at minute 65 K. Quevedo came in and M. Succar went out., at minute 82 R. Lagos came in and C. Cabellos went out.
Substitutions sporting cristal: at minute 70 M. Castro came in and L. Iberico went out., at minute 71 M. Tavara came in and J. E. Pretell Panta went out., at minute 80 J. Alarcon came in and C. Gonzales went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sporting Cristal
Titulares:
Alianza Lima
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