Alianza Lima's victory against UTC was important for their aspirations to achieve the three-time championship. In this way, the team coached by Guillermo Salas is fighting for the top positions in the Torneo Apertura.

However, there was a controversial play in the first half that could have changed the outcome of the match, when Alianza Lima's defender Yordi Vílchez touched the ball with his hand in his own area.

In that play, the entire UTC team went against the referee to demand a penalty, however, the referee Jesús Cartagena stood firm in his decision and did not call any foul.

Regarding this, sports commentator Óscar del Portal joined the controversy and decided to speak out from Fútbol en América to explain why the referee did not call the foul against Alianza Lima.

"He really doesn't see it (the hand). Ballón blocks his view. He has no way of seeing it (the play)," said Del Portal while analyzing the aforementioned match.

Alianza Lima in the Liga 1 standings

Alianza Lima has 9 points in the Liga 1 so far after playing three matches and is fourth in the standings. Let's remember that in round 3, the team did not show up against Sporting Cristal and ended up losing by forfeit.

Alianza Lima has already closed their squad

With the arrival of Christian Cueva, Alianza Lima's squad is already closed for the 2023 season.