Alianza Lima tied 0-0 against Comerciantes Unidos in the last round of the Clausura Tournament. This match was held at Alejandro Villanueva stadium.
The blanquiazul team showed many shortcomings in the offensive part. Although they controlled the ball in several parts of the match, there were no solutions in the upper part (except for the arrivals of Erinson Ramírez and Willyam Mimbela at the beginning and end of the match). Comerciantes Unidos suffered in the first half, but in the second half they took advantage of their opportunities.
Alianza Lima could have lost due to two specific plays: the long-range shot by Crifford Seminario (40') that was saved by Butrón and the shot against the crossbar by Pérez (50').
With this result, Alianza Lima has 45 points in the accumulated table and would be in the play-off along with Universitario de Deportes, who finished in second place in the tournament. Meanwhile, Comerciantes Unidos sealed 41 points.
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Confirmed line-ups:
Alianza Lima: Butrón; Araujo, Ibáñez, Duclós; Bazán, L. Ramírez, Atoche, Vílchez, E. Ramírez; Montaño; Pajoy.
Comerciantes Unidos: Pretel; A. Pérez, Laura, Mereles, Rosell; Flores, Seminario; Morales, Ardiles; J.c Pérez; C, Pérez.
PREGAME
The Intimos aim to finish among the top four in the accumulated table. They are currently sixth with 44 points, just two behind Sport Huancayo. Municipal is fifth with 45 points.
Alianza Lima lost 1-0 away against Real Garcilaso in the last round, but won their last two matches at home (against Melgar 2-1 and La Bocana 2-0).
Roberto Mosquera's team will face an in-form Comerciantes Unidos. The Cutervo team has not lost in the last four rounds and has won two consecutive matches. They have 40 points in the accumulated table.
Alianza Lima has been characterized in 2016 by inconsistency. Perhaps a win against Comerciantes Unidos to close the Clausura Tournament will be the start of a positive streak in the Play-offs.