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Alianza Universidad defeats Sporting Cristal in thrilling match in Huánuco
In a vibrant match played at the Estadio Heraclio Tapia León in Huánuco, Alianza Universidad defeated Sporting Cristal 2-3 in the first round of the 2025 Apertura Tournament of the Peruvian First Division. The match, officiated by Jordi Espinoza, was marked by intensity and a back-and-forth scoreline.
Sporting Cristal opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a goal by S. González, assisted by M. Cauteruccio. Alianza Universidad responded quickly and tied the game in the 27th minute with a goal by M. Lliuya. Before halftime, Alianza Universidad took the lead with a goal by Y. Mena in the 39th minute. Sporting Cristal narrowed the gap in the 45th minute with a penalty converted by M. Cauteruccio.
The second half was also high-intensity. Alianza Universidad maintained control of the match, although Sporting Cristal had opportunities that were thwarted, including one disallowed for offside. Ultimately, Alianza Universidad managed to maintain their lead and secured the victory.
In terms of statistics, Alianza Universidad dominated possession with 59%, while Sporting Cristal had 41%. Alianza Universidad made 13 shots (3 on target), while Sporting Cristal made 9 (5 on target). Both teams showed an aggressive attitude, with Alianza accumulating 11 fouls and Sporting Cristal 14, resulting in two yellow cards for Alianza and one for Sporting Cristal.
Substitutions sporting cristal: at minute 46 J. Lora came in and L. Sosa went out., at minute 57 C. Gonzales came in and F. Pacheco went out., at minute 57 I. Avila came in and C. Cabellos went out., at minute 75 M. Tavara came in and J. Pretell went out., at minute 75 M. Sosa came in and M. Cauteruccio went out.
Substitutions alianza universidad: at minute 61 R. Gomez came in and J. Sernaque went out., at minute 70 G. Pereira came in and Y. Mena went out., at minute 70 E. Oliva came in and M. Lliuya went out., at minute 70 A. Aoki came in and E. O. Vasquez Ortega went out., at minute 82 C. Rodriguez came in and F. Leguia went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Alianza Universidad
Sporting Cristal
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