Sandra Arévalo scored the equalizer in the classic match between Alianza Lima and Universitario | Source: Movistar Deportes
The Alejandro Villanueva stadium is the venue for the women's classic between Alianza Lima and Universitario for the final round of the Pluspetrol Women's League 2022 playoffs. Sandra Arévalo was responsible for scoring the equalizer.
In the 85th minute, Alianza Lima, the reigning champion of the competition, took advantage of a free kick on the right side of the attack to convert the temporary 1-1 score, just five minutes before the final whistle.
After a cross from Gladys Dorador into the heart of the 'crema' area, Sandra Arévalo rose with great technique to connect the ball with her head and score the equalizer for the 'íntimas'.
With this goal, the team from La Victoria gained a significant boost in morale on the field, as in the final minutes of the second half they would go in search of the winning goal. Thus, at 90+5', Adriana Lúcar would become the hero after scoring the final 2-1.
This was Sandra Arévalo's goal for Alianza Lima
Alianza Lima 1-1 Universitario: this was Sandra Arévalo's goal | Source: Movistar Deportes
Alianza Lima started the classic with: Del Carpio; G. Romero, S. García, N. Romero, Chuquival, Padilla, Arévalo, Otiniano, Dorador; Neyra, Lúcar.
Universitario opted for the following lineup: Karla López; Stephannie Vásquez, Fabiola Herrera, Sabrina Ramírez, Scarleth Flores; Xioczana Canales, Geraldine Cisneros, Nahomi Martínez, Wendy Rivera; Cindy Novia, Stephanie Lacoste. Coach: Paolo Maldonado.