A defender opened the scoring in the match between Alianza Lima and Palmeiras for Group H of the Copa Libertadores. It was Thiago Martins Bueno who appeared opportunistically to score after a free kick.
The action came in the 10th minute of the first half. Palmeiras, playing at home, had a free kick in their favor. The ball launched by Dudu surpassed the wall but hit the left post of the goalkeeper Prieto.
After the rebound, defender Thiago Martins Bueno appeared. The Palmeiras player managed to touch the ball to push it into the goal of goalkeeper Prieto. The ball crossed the line and decreed the 1-0 for the Brazilian team over Alianza Lima.