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Thrilling Draw in the Clásico between Sporting Cristal and Alianza Lima
Lima, Peru – In a vibrant match held at the Estadio Alberto Gallardo, Sporting Cristal and Alianza Lima drew in a game corresponding to the semi-finals of the Primera División. The ball possession was clearly for Sporting Cristal, with 67%, which translated into 9 shots, 3 of which were on target. Alianza Lima, with less possession (33%), was more incisive towards the rival goal, generating 14 goal chances, 4 of them on target.
The first half passed without goals, marked by a tactical game disputed in midfield. The intensity remained high, reflected in a yellow card for F. Gaibor of Alianza Lima in the 24th minute.
The second half brought the emotions. Sporting Cristal took the lead in the 68th minute thanks to a penalty converted by M. Tavara. However, Alianza Lima reacted with grit and achieved the tie in the 82nd minute, with a goal from H. Barcos, assisted by M. Trauco, unleashing euphoria in the Alianza Lima fans. The match was characterized by a high number of fouls (14 for each team) and an additional yellow card for M. Araujo of Sporting Cristal and P. Aquino of Alianza Lima at the end of the match. Despite the celestial dominance and the greater number of shots on goal from Alianza Lima, the match ended in a draw, leaving the semi-final series open for the return leg. The referee of the match was Micke Palomino.
Substitutions sporting cristal: at minute 30 L. Abram came in and N. Pasquini went out., at minute 82 I. Wisdom came in and Y. Yotun went out., at minute 82 Felipe Vizeu came in and F. Pacheco went out., at minute 90 M. Tavara came in and C. Benavente went out.
Substitutions alianza lima: at minute 72 P. Ceppelini came in and K. Quevedo went out., at minute 76 F. Gaibor came in and P. Lavandeira Hernandez went out., at minute 76 Paolo Guerrero came in and H. Barcos went out., at minute 88 A. Cantero came in and P. Aquino went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sporting Cristal
Alianza Lima
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