By: Luis Imana
The mere presence of Sporting Cristal at the Alberto Gallardo Stadium was enough to take the first three points in the championship League 1 2023 after defeating Alianza Lima by Walk Over.
The Blue and Whites, who had asked for the game against the Sky Blues to be postponed due to a lack of guarantees in the country but which was rejected by the Peruvian Football Federation, did not appear on the field on Matchday 3.
The eleven Cristal players and the referee’s shortlist took to the green and after waiting ten minutes, the Tiago Nunes-led cast was determined to be the winner of the game, 3-0.
Although it was important to start the Peruvian tournament with a win, the people of Rim expressed unease at the way it was accomplished.
“Although we made up three points, we started the tournament in a way we wouldn’t have wished for. It’s important for us that the tournament starts because we’re very close to the Copa Libertadores and this kind of situation doesn’t help us. But the teacher has certainly already programmed other things to try and correct the fact that we haven’t played,” he explained. Irven AvilaForward of the Bajopontino team.
On the other hand, Alianza Lima maintains its position of not participating in the 1st Liga 2023 until the FPF withdraws the precautionary measure affecting the clubs that have a contract with the Peru Football Consortium to broadcast matches.
“The greatness of an institution isn’t just about titles or being the ones with the biggest fans, but also about respect for the word, commitment, firmness and loyalty,” wrote Tito Ordóñez, delegate with a blue and white Team , from his social networks.
Given the conflicts that are being experienced in national football over the television rightsThe association would meet with the representatives of all first division clubs today to find a solution.
It is worth remembering that Alianza Lima is not the only club to lose by walk over on the day, as are Cusco FC, FBC Melgar, Cienciano and Deportivo Binacional.