"Only those who kick the penalty miss it," replied Pablo Bengoecha when asked about Luis Aguiar's play that cost Alianza Lima the chance to be the leader after their visit to UTC. Thus, the Uruguayan coach supported his compatriot and avoided using this logic to justify the defeat.

For the 'Professor', that the 'Canary' stood in front of the ball in Cajamarca is already applaudable. He highlights the value that the Uruguayan had to execute the penalty at a complicated moment of the game. However, he pointed out that with a bit more luck they could have brought the points.

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"It was a game of two different halves in which the second was played well but when we were at our best, they scored. We had chances, we created several, but unfortunately we couldn't convert them. I think we lacked a bit of luck again," said the coach of Alianza Lima.

In addition, Pablo Bengoechea highlighted that his team "made a huge effort on a synthetic field, at altitude, and against a great opponent like UTC that has become strong at their stadium."

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Furthermore, he talked about Alianza Lima's chances in the Torneo Apertura and stated that the opening tournament is "difficult to play. It is a balanced tournament and we knew what we were coming for, and we have to keep playing."

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