Although Alianza Lima officially presented its squad last Monday, the familiar fans who visited the Mansiche Stadium this Sunday witnessed the second presentation of the Victorian team on the Blue and White Afternoon.
The players led by Alejandro Restrepo played a friendly match against the Catholic University of Chile, a match that will allow the Colombian coach to correct some aspects of the team.
Alianza Lima's clearest situation in the first half occurred in the 45th minute when Cecilio Waterman was left lying in front of the goal with the ball; However, the Panamanian attacker's shot went over the crossbar.
In the second half, the Crusaders threatened the blue and white goal with a header from Gary Kagelmacher that hit the post.
On the other hand, Hernán Barcos was close to breaking the deadlock in the 58th minute after being one-on-one with the goalkeeper; However, the Pirate's shot went wide to the left of the goal.
Unlike the duel played at the National Stadium, Sebastián Rodríguez and Franco Zanellato had the opportunity to add minutes in addition; However, they couldn't change the score at 0-0.
Due to the intense heat that was felt in Trujillo, even causing some fans to faint due to the high temperatures, the game had to last a little longer.
The Blue and Whites did not show the same clarity of play in both attack and defense as in the game against Once Caldas, so the technical management will have to use this week's training sessions to improve the system.
In this way, Alianza Lima counts the days until the start of Liga 1 2024. The players led by Restrepo will start the Peruvian competition on Sunday January 28 against the University of César Vallejo and, due to the suspension, will host the national stadium Alejandro Stadium Villanueva due to the power outage in the second final with Universitario de Deportes.
The Blue and Whites will look to return the favor this campaign and regain the title of the highest category of national football.
Alianza, on the other hand, will compete as Perú 2 in the group stage of the Conmebol Copa Libertadores. The team from La Victoria will start a new international edition at the beginning of April.