Alianza Lima wins by the minimum difference against Ayacucho FC
However, they had opportunities to increase the score. One of the dangerous plays was protagonized by Óscar Pinto, who initiated the counterattack from his own field, fooled two opponents, reached the rival area, and missed the shot.
Around the 83rd minute at Ciudad de Cumaná Stadium, the 'Zorros' had a corner kick in their favor, which they couldn't take advantage of. Cristian Techera's cross was directed towards the near post of Ángelo Campos and the defense of La Victoria's club managed to clear the ball without major difficulties.
Immediately, Óscar Pinto, who had entered at the 76th minute, went after the ball and started the counterattack, after beating Juan Morales in the aerial dispute. The midfielder of Ayacucho FC, being outnumbered, chased his opponent until midfield, but couldn't do anything to stop him.
The 20-year-old forward for 'Íntimos' surpassed the center circle and David Dioses tried to resist, but couldn't recover the ball for Ayacucho: he was fooled three times. Already inside the area, with little space, Pinto couldn't create danger with his shot, which went over Andy Vidal's goal.
Despite the miss, Alianza Lima sealed the victory and remains as the leader of the Clausura Tournament, adding 39 points, one more than Sporting Cristal. In the last round, the 'Blanquiazules' will face ADT and a win could secure a direct spot in the final for the national title.
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