Carlos Preciado misses penalty as Alianza Lima loses chance for the title
The Colombian forward for Alianza Lima Carlos Preciado wasted a great opportunity for his team to remain in the title race of the Apertura by missing from the penalty spot with only five minutes left.
Carlos Preciado decided to take the penalty for Alianza Lima. After taking a few steps back, the Colombian hit the ball hard but high. The ball hit the crossbar. The goalkeeper had jumped in the same direction, and it would have been impossible for him to reach it if the ball had lowered a few centimeters.
Carlos Preciado couldn't believe what had happened. Despite the bitterness, his teammates from Alianza Lima tried to encourage the Colombian. There were still a few minutes left, although there wouldn't be another opportunity like that again.
Alianza Lima and Deportivo Municipal were eliminated from the title race of the Apertura with the draw. Real Garcilaso also said goodbye to their chances with the draw against Unión Comercio. The only teams with possibilities are Sporting Cristal and Melgar. The Celestials have the first option as they are the leaders.