Alianza Lima salvaged an agonizing draw against Universitario thanks to a superb stoppage-time goal from Gabriel Costa. Although all the attention was on the Uruguayan winger, a video of the blue and white footballers celebrating at the Monumental after the goal circulated on social networks. The Colombian could be seen in the pictures taken from the stands Paul Sabbag makes a curious gesture.
Pablo Sabbag’s gesture after Gabriel Costa’s goal
Sabbag ran out to hug Gabriel Costa; However, he covered his ears while driving. A similar gesture to the one he made when he scored against the Creams in the classic of the Liga 1 Apertura tournament.
This is how Pablo Sabbag celebrated his goal against Universitario in the Monumental for the Apertura tournament. Photo: Alianza Lima
YOU CAN SEE: Carlos Zambrano reacts sharply to Carvallo after criticizing Alianza: “With 4 touches of the ball we scored the goal.”
Gabriel Costa and his agonizing goal in the Monumental
After a great individual effort from Bryan Reyna, the Uruguayan attacker made great definition and left the experienced goalkeeper José Carvallo unresponsive.
How was the first final between Alianza Lima vs. Academic?
Alianza Lima drew 1-1 against Universitario in the first final of Liga 1 2023. Alex Valera and Gabriel Costa were responsible for the goals.
When is the return of Alianza Lima vs. Academic?
The second leg final between Alianza Lima and Universitario will be played here Wednesday, November 8th. The classic starts at 8:00 p.m. at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium.
How is the League 1 champion defined?
If both teams draw again in the remaining 90 minutes, no extra time will be played and the national champion will be determined in a penalty shootout.