Lima Alliance defeated César Vallejo 2-1 on the first matchday of the Liga 1 Apertura tournament 2024. The second goal for the team was scored by Catriel Cabellos with a spectacular long-range shot. The Argentine-Peruvian midfielder drove the ball into the middle of the pitch and placed it in goalkeeper José Carvallo's corner.
The poets had previously increased their lead with a goal from Óscar Barreto. But before the end of the first half, Cecilio Waterman equalized for the blue-whites with a powerful header.
Who is Catriel Cabellos?
Catriel Cabellos He is a 19-year-old soccer player who works as an attacking midfielder and right-back. He trained in the minor divisions of Racing de Argentina, the club where he made his professional debut.
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The previous season he played 128 minutes in seven games in which he scored no goals and provided one assist. He joined Alianza Lima on loan from the academy for the 2024 season.
The young player has Argentine and Peruvian nationality, but has chosen to represent the national team. The midfielder has already been called up to the Bicolor U20 and U23 categories. According to the specialist portal Transfermarkt, his passport letter is currently worth 300,000 euros.
Catriel Cabellos was thrilled after his first goal in Alianza Lima
After the meeting, Catriel Cabellos explained to the press and was very happy about his first goal Lima Alliance. “The truth is that it is an unforgettable evening for me too,” he said.
“They have been calling me since the middle of the year and I am here. The truth is that I never imagined this, but I hope to continue like this and join the team,” added the Argentine-Peruvian midfielder.
When is the next Alianza Lima game?
Lima Alliance must face Alianza Atlético de Sullana as a guest to take part in the second matchday of the 2024 Liga 1 Apertura tournament. This game is scheduled for Sunday February 4th at 2:00 p.m. in the city of Piura. The North team have just secured a draw on matchday one and will be looking to earn respect from their home team.