The rivalry between FBC Melgar and Alianza Lima increased in recent editions of the National Championships. Both teams are usually in the definition phase.
Last year they played in the final. He emerged as the winner and national champion Lima Alliance that, lost 0:1 in Arequipa, but won 2:0 in “Matute”. For this definition, Alianza had a two-week break Melgar faced Cristal in the semifinals and eliminated him from the competition.
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The Mistianos arrived exhausted in the final phase. The swollen penis He played his dirty role. They attacked some Arequipa players. The game took place in a tense atmosphere. Red and black fans were removed from Alliance Stadium for wearing a red and black jersey.
Another of the most memorable duels fans It happened in 2018, in the semifinals for the title. In a stadium full of people, Matute, Melgar He played the first leg. What happened that afternoon was unthinkable. The “Rojinegros” took the lead against their rivals with goals of 3-0 Joel Sánchez, Christoper Gonzáles and Nilson LoyolaThey silenced the Victoria district, but only in the first half.
Against everything Forecast, Alianza tied the game 3-3. The goals were scored by Mauricio Alfonso, Kevin Quevedo and Aldair Fuentes.
The revenge was played Arequipa. Janio Pósito took the lead in the away game, Cuesta and Carmona turned the score to 2-1. Janio Pósito made it 2-2 in the final minutes. The definition by the criminal preferred blue and white. Melgar missed four.
Another game that fans remember with nostalgia and frustration is the one played by Melgar and Alianza on November 29, 1992 Lima National Stadium. The Mistianos qualified as favorites for the final league for the title. They batted in their first five-a-side game Lima Alliance 2-1. The start was good, but then Melgar fell apart due to infighting, and eventually Cristal was named the champion.
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Definition match
Today’s game (8.30 p.m.) is neither a semi-final nor a final. However, it is played until death. The winning team still gets chances to win Closing 2023 and fight for the national title. Alliance won opening and has a big lead in overall points: if he wins the Clausura, he will become national champion for the third time in a row.
Melgar must win to fight for first place closure with Universitario and Cristal hoping there will be a draw tonight with Lima and Arequipa running out of options. The forecast remains reserved.