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Alianza Atlético edges out Comerciantes Unidos in a thrilling match
Sullana, Peru. In a vibrant and emotion-filled encounter, Alianza Atlético overcame Comerciantes Unidos by a score of 1-0 in the 12th round of the Peruvian Primera División Clausura. The match, played at the Estadio Campeones del ’36’, was marked by the expulsion of a Comerciantes Unidos player, a disallowed goal, and numerous scoring opportunities for both teams.
The first half began at a frantic pace, with both sides seeking the opposing goal. In the 22nd minute, Comerciantes Unidos received two yellow cards, first for S. Gonzales and then for M. Sen. Alianza Atlético responded with a yellow card for R. Espinoza Torres in the 32nd minute.
In the 45th minute, Alianza Atlético was denied a goal after a goal from H. Benincasa was ruled offside. However, on the same play, J. J. Canela Torres capitalized on a pass from Benincasa to open the scoring and give his team the lead.
The second half was characterized by greater control from Alianza Atlético, who managed to maintain their advantage. Comerciantes Unidos was hampered by the 65th-minute red card for K. Paico, which hindered their chances of equalizing. Despite substitutions made by both teams in the closing stages, the score remained unchanged, and Alianza Atlético emerged victorious.
Match Statistics:
Alianza Atlético: 51% possession, 13 shots (2 on target, 4 off target), 6 corners, 11 fouls, 1 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Comerciantes Unidos: 49% possession, 5 shots (3 on target, 2 off target), 2 corners, 15 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 1 red card
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Substitutions alianza atletico: at minute 64 A. Perleche came in and C. Vasquez went out., at minute 80 H. Arakaki came in and A. Fernandez went out., at minute 81 S. Fernandez came in and S. D. Arias Fierro went out., at minute 81 E. Tovo came in and H. Benincasa went out., at minute 90 L. De la Cruz came in and R. Espinoza Torres went out.
Substitutions comerciantes unidos: at minute 73 C. Villanueva came in and S. Gonzales went out., at minute 82 O. Pinto came in and P. Magallanes went out., at minute 82 I. Regalado came in and D. Caro went out., at minute 90 J. Parodi came in and M. Sen went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Alianza Atletico
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