inspire you. The Blue and white They started League 1 2023 with a 2-0 win over Sport Boys in Matute
By: Luis Imana
After a few weeks complicated by the television rights dispute, Alianza Lima returned to the courts and did so in the best way possible after beating Sport Boys 2-0 in their League 1 debut in 2023.
From the start they passed Guillermo Salas They demonstrated their superiority in play and possession, but the blue and white lacked clarity in the last quarter of the field.
Still, the trusted side didn’t stop insisting and in the 33rd minute the euphoria was unleashed in the Alejandro Villanueva thanks to Hernán Barcos, who received an exquisite, filtered pass from Gabriel Costa to define the near post and the goal to open.
According to the ‘Pirate’, sports guys He advanced his lines and created some dangerous situations that happened near the Saravia goal, but the Rosés failed to convert their attempts into a goal.
Alianza put on an intense start in the second half, like the first, while the Chalaco line-up sought counterattacks to damage the blue-white fence.
Aiming to freshen up the squad, ‘Chicho’ made a few variations including Pablo Sabbag who would shine in his first official match against Alianza Lima.
The Colombian striker had his chance at 68′ after Bryan Reyna’s shot hit the bar. The blue and white “19” used the rebound and only had to press the ball to make it 2-0 for the two-time national champion.
“This victory is dedicated to the fan who does everything possible to watch the games on TV and couldn’t see Alianza Lima today,” explained Guillermo Salas at a press conference.
The La Victoria team has been able to start its participation in the Peruvian tournament on the right foot and will try to improve some collective aspects if they are faced University of Sports.
In addition, Alianza will try to add all possible games to reach the 2023 Copa Libertadores in optimal conditions.