Classic with emotions from the first minute. The Tarapotino forward of Universitario Jose Rivera was about to open the scoring in favor of the cream team when only the minute of play passed; but his shot was controlled by the Alianza Lima defender.
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The classic started in the best way, with great emotions. A good play by Ancajima and Andy Polo was connected by Jose Rivera and the rebound was left for his right foot.
Fortunately for Alianza Lima, goalkeeper Zarabia anticipated the play and was able to prevent the shot from the Universitario forward from reaching the net.
A great start for the Universitario Alianza Lima classic, one of the most anticipated matches of the year, especially with the delay in the start of the Liga 1 due to the transmission rights issue of six clubs.
Alianza Lima defeated Universitario de Deportes 2-1
Alianza Lima defeated Universitario de Deportes in matchday 5 of the Torneo Apertura of Liga 1 2023 at the Estadio Monumental, winning the first classic of the season. The "íntimos" took the lead with goals from Pablo Sabbag and Gabriel Costa, while Luis Urruti added excitement to the match. Carlos Zambrano was sent off in his debut.
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