English:
Libertad Asuncion Edges Out Alianza Lima in Tense Lima Encounter
Libertad Asuncion secured a 1-0 victory over Alianza Lima in a thrilling match at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in Lima, for the 2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores group stage. The game, officiated by Colombia’s Wilmar Roldan, was characterized by tension and frequent stoppages.
Despite Alianza Lima’s dominance in possession (59%), Libertad Asuncion proved more clinical in front of goal. The only goal of the game arrived in the 52nd minute, courtesy of G. Aguilar, assisted by H. Martinez.
The sending-off of G. Enrique in the 90th minute for a second yellow card was a significant blow to Alianza Lima, who had already seen their opponent H. Martinez dismissed in the 68th minute. The match was littered with yellow cards, five for Alianza Lima and two for Libertad Asuncion. Alianza Lima managed 15 shots but only two were on target. Libertad Asuncion, with 11 shots, had greater accuracy, with 6 on target. Their possession advantage did not translate into goals for the home side.
In short, a fiercely contested and controversial match where Libertad Asuncion’s greater clinical edge in front of goal secured them victory in a gripping encounter.
Substitutions libertad asuncion: at minute 57 T. Gutierrez came in and M. Espinoza went out., at minute 76 M. Fernandez came in and L. Melgarejo went out., at minute 76 A. Alcaraz came in and I. Franco went out., at minute 77 C. R. Santa came in and G. Aguilar went out., at minute 87 A. Cardozo Lucena came in and L. Sanabria went out.
Substitutions alianza lima: at minute 58 A. Cantero came in and P. Ceppelini went out., at minute 58 Paolo Guerrero came in and H. Barcos went out., at minute 71 F. Gaibor came in and P. Lavandeira Hernandez went out., at minute 90 J. D’Arrigo came in and M. Trauco went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Alianza Lima
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Libertad Asuncion
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