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Thrilling Draw in the Clásico: Alianza Lima and Sporting Cristal Will Decide the Finalist in the Return Leg
Lima – An electrifying match took place at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva, where Alianza Lima and Sporting Cristal drew in a game filled with goals and emotions, valid for the semifinals of the Peruvian Primera División. The final score reflected the intensity of the game.
Sporting Cristal took an early lead with a penalty goal by M. Tavara in the 7th minute. However, Alianza Lima reacted strongly, led by an inspired E. Castillo, who scored two goals, one in the 16th minute and another in the 27th minute, assisted by R. Garces and A. Cantero respectively. Paolo Guerrero extended the lead for the “blanquiazules” in the 45th minute, with a goal courtesy of M. Trauco.
In the second half, Sporting Cristal sought to come back. M. Tavara reappeared in the 82nd minute with a goal, assisted by C. Benavente. In added time, M. Tavara completed his hat-trick, leveling the score for the “celestes” in the 90th minute.
In a dramatic penalty shootout after extra time, both teams showed their mettle. However, S. Pena missed a crucial penalty. In a long definition M. Tavara, C. Benavente, I. Avila, N. Pasquini, F. Pacheco scored their penalties for Sporting Cristal. For Alianza Lima E. Castillo, M. Trauco, P. Lavandeira Hernandez and H. Barcos scored.
Referee Kevin Ortega cautioned N. Pasquini, C. Benavente and A. Cantero, J. Castillo and E. Castillo.
With 63% possession, Sporting Cristal tried to impose their game, making 11 shots, 4 of which were on target. Alianza Lima, with 37% possession, generated 19 shots, with 5 directed at the rival goal. The match left 10 corners for Sporting Cristal and 7 for Alianza Lima.
The outcome of this exciting semifinal series will be decided in the return leg.
Substitutions sporting cristal: at minute 46 J. Pretell came in and C. Benavente went out., at minute 46 S. Gonzalez came in and F. Pacheco went out., at minute 67 L. Sosa came in and G. Cazonatti went out., at minute 73 I. Wisdom came in and Y. Yotun went out., at minute 79 Felipe Vizeu came in and I. Avila went out.
Substitutions alianza lima: at minute 70 J. Castillo came in and P. Aquino went out., at minute 71 Paolo Guerrero came in and H. Barcos went out., at minute 71 A. Cantero came in and P. Lavandeira Hernandez went out., at minute 85 K. Quevedo came in and S. Pena went out., at minute 90 F. Gaibor came in and G. Chavez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Alianza Lima
Sporting Cristal
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