Alianza Lima vs. Palmeiras: Low Attendance and the Use of Loudspeakers

The low number of attendees last night at the match between Alianza Lima and Palmeiras for the Copa Libertadores has not gone unnoticed by the foreign press. The website of ESPN highlighted this fact and also the use of loudspeakers playing the chants of the blanquiazules fans before the start of the match.

"The Alianza Lima fans make themselves heard... The Peruvian fans did not go to the stadium, but they left their support... THROUGH THE LOUDSPEAKERS!" stated the description of the accompanying video.

The Brazilian Press Also Took Notice

In addition, the Brazilian journalist from the Globoesporte network, Felipe Zito, also emphasized this detail on his twitter account and stated: "The Alianza Lima fans sing out loud, but through the sound system. Recorded songs try to fill the empty stadium."

See How Loudspeakers Were Used in the Alianza Lima vs. Palmeiras Match

Torcida do Alianza Lima canta alto, mas no sistema de som. Músicas gravadas tentam compensar o estádio vazio #trperu pic.twitter.com/yKd9fWpJg7

— Felipe Zito (@felipezito) May 3, 2018