In a great match at the Monumental Stadium of UNSA, Melgar defeated Alianza Lima 1-0 in the first final of the Liga 1 2022. Thanks to Yordi Vilchez's own goal, the red and black team will visit Lima with an interesting advantage, but not definitive.
Although in the course of the match played in Arequipa, Melgar deserved the victory more than Alianza Lima, for many Alianza fans the game was defined by some controversial plays. Next, let's review the moments that generated controversy from the arbitration of Michael Espinoza.
Incorrect offside call against Ballón
During the 56th minute of the second half, Peruzzi sends a long pass to Ballón who was unmarked in the front attack. The midfielder runs for the ball and the assistant referee called offside. On the replay, it could be seen that the former Cristal player was behind the midfield line, so the offside position was wrongly called.
Strong foul by Orzán on Lavandeira
In the 65th minute of the second half, Campos clears the ball towards the central zone of the field. Lavandeira and Horacio Orzán fought for the ball, but the red and black midfielder jumped higher than the Alianza midfielder and hit him with his knee. The Argentine player already had a yellow card.
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Hard tackle by Galeano on Concha prior to the own goal
The play of Yordi Vilchez's own goal originated from a ball stolen by Galeano from Concha. Espinoza, who was near the play, saw the tackle and asked them to continue with the game. Minutes later, it could be seen that the Melgar defender went in very hard against the former San Martin player.
When is the second leg of the Liga 1 2022 final?
The final showdown between Alianza Lima and Melgar will take place on Saturday, November 12th at 8:00 p.m. at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium.
Where to watch the Liga 1 2022 final?
The second final of Peruvian football can be watched through Gol Peru, the channel that has the exclusive rights to Liga 1. If you don't have access to this service, you can follow the minute-by-minute coverage through La República Deportes, which will bring you the goals, incidents, data, previews, and more completely free of charge.