Alianza Lima achieved the advantage on the scoreboard over Ayacucho FC and tries to keep the result to stay at the top of the Clausura Tournament. In the second half, Hernán Barcos had the opportunity to increase the score for the 'Blanquiazules', but could not define well in the one-on-one, after a brilliant individual action.
The match on the Ciudad de Cumaná Stadium turf reached 60 minutes and Chicho Salas's team positioned themselves on rival ground. Pablo Lavandeira had the ball and tried to position himself to shoot, but found no space and chose to support 'Pirata'.
Hernán Barcos controlled, surpassed Aldair Salazar's tackle near the edge of the area, and made a flashy move: he watched Jair Toledo's arrival in just a few seconds and made a self-pass. The action was perfect, since the Argentine was completely free, at the penalty spot.
In parallel, Jairo Concha was in an offside position during the play, although he decided not to intervene and let the scorer continue his path. In this way, the 'Pirata' had a favorable scenario to define, but goalkeeper Andy Vidal was very quick and closed the shooting angle, preventing the La Victoria club from increasing their advantage.
Despite the miss, Alianza Lima achieved the victory and remains the leader of the Clausura Tournament, adding 39 points, one more than Sporting Cristal. In the last match, the 'Blanquiazules' will face ADT and a victory could secure a direct pass to the final for the national title.