The central defense of Alianza Lima is a concert of errors at the Atanasio Girardot stadium. If in the 2-0 scored by Juan Pablo Torres they showed their nervousness to defend inside the area, in the 3-0 scored by Samuel Velásquez they demonstrated their lack of understanding of the game in a context of inferiority. Very simple for Atlético Nacional in the match in Medellin, Colombia.
There is an unwritten rule in football that says that if you cannot play under pressure from the opponent, you have to clear the ball to remove the danger from your field. The players of Alianza Lima did not understand it that way and put themselves on a platter for the attackers of Atlético Nacional to do whatever they wanted.
Thus, a bad clearance by Josepmir Ballón left the ball at the feet of Samuel Velázquez who did not hesitate to unleash a powerful shot to surprise Ángelo Campos. The goalkeeper of the íntimos never saw that shot coming and his late reaction facilitated the third goal of Paulo Autuori's players.
What's next for Alianza Lima after the 'Noche Verdolaga'
After this match for the 'Noche Verdolaga', Alianza Lima will return to the country to continue with their preseason work and arrive in tune for the start of the Torneo Apertura 2023. In matchday 1, Guillermo Salas' team will face Atlético Grau as visitors.
The match between the blanquiazules and the northern team will be played next Sunday, January 22nd, starting at 1:00 p.m. in Piura. Being a city with a lot of heat, the La Victoria team will face a tough challenge if they want to start their path to the tricampeonato with the right foot.
On the other hand, the date 2 of the Apertura has also been confirmed. Alianza will have the most interesting match of the matchday when they face Municipal at the Alejandro Villanueva. The duel will be played next Saturday, January 28th, starting at 3:30 p.m., where 'Chicho' Salas' team arrives as clear favorites to take the victory.
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