Despite the expectations attached to this match, national football fans had to settle for a goalless draw between Alianza Lima and Universitario de Deportes at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium.
The blue and whites took the initiative in the first half and set the pace of the game. With the support of the fans, the players led by Guillermo Salas tried to push themselves into the offensive and had the chance to smash the goal Jose Carvallo.
The hosts’ clearest play came in the 21st minute when Pablo Sabbag received a pass in the penalty area and fired a left-footed shot, but the ball hit the post and drowned out Matute’s goal call.
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In addition, Jorge Fossati developed a few variants to boost the Elf cream and the effect was visible after a short time. The guest began to take control and created several scoring opportunities that required skill from Angelo Campos.
Dispute. Flores and Andrade fight for the ball. Photo: distribution
Edison Flores had two dangerous shots, one hit the post and the other was deflected by the blue and white keeper, while Piero Quispe was close to giving away a great goal after getting rid of four rivals but the shot was easily intercepted by Fields.
Both clubs pushed for the long-awaited goal until the very end, but had to settle for a point each, which may ruin their ambitions to win the Clausura tournament.
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The result places Alianza Lima in the seventh box of the second tournament of the league season and adds their third straight game without a win.
“We have to improve a lot to win the title. “We have a great team, things aren’t going well for us, we’re looking for the positive and improving what we’re doing wrong,” explained Zambrano.
The Universitario de Deportes, on the other hand, ended their run of three consecutive wins in local competition, but remains the sole leader of the Clausura with 11 points. The next day, the confidants will visit César Vallejo, while the creams will receive Carlos Mannucci.