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Tight Draw in Matute: Alianza Lima and Alianza Atlético Share the Spoils
Lima, Peru – In a hard-fought match at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, Alianza Lima and Alianza Atlético drew, in a game marked by intensity and yellow cards. The match, corresponding to the second round of the Clausura of the Peruvian First Division, left a bittersweet taste for both teams.
Alianza Lima dominated possession with 64%, constantly looking for the opponent’s goal with 16 shots, 5 of which were on target. However, Alianza Atlético’s defense was solid, making it difficult to convert chances.
The first goal of the match came in the 48th minute, scored by G. Enrique for Alianza Lima. This goal seemed to give the home team the definitive advantage. However, Alianza Atlético reacted and, in the 73rd minute, A. Graneros equalized the score after an assist from J. C. Villegas, sealing the draw.
The match was characterized by physical play, reflected in the numerous fouls committed by both teams. Alianza Atlético committed 11 fouls, while Alianza Lima committed 5. Referee Joel Alarcón showed 3 yellow cards to Alianza Atlético players (A. Graneros, L. Olmedo, P. Guzman) and 2 to Alianza Lima players (A. Burlamaqui, P. Cari).
Despite dominating possession and having more shots, Alianza Lima failed to capitalize on their superiority, while Alianza Atlético knew how to take advantage of their opportunities to take a valuable away point.
Substitutions alianza atletico: at minute 57 F. Illanes came in and J. Perez went out., at minute 57 M. Perez came in and G. A. Larios Saavedra went out., at minute 85 L. Olmedo came in and A. Gordillo went out., at minute 85 E. Perleche came in and H. Lupu went out., at minute 90 A. Graneros came in and R. Espinosa went out.
Substitutions alianza lima: at minute 69 A. Burlamaqui came in and J. Archimbaud went out., at minute 69 E. Castillo came in and G. Gentile went out., at minute 72 P. Cari came in and P. Ceppelini went out., at minute 83 K. Quevedo came in and M. Succar went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Alianza Lima
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Alianza Atletico
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