Far from what was initially thought, during the first half Alianza Lima struggled to generate dangerous plays to break through Unión Comercio's defensive line. That's why the 1-0 came from a set piece and a lucky rebound off the crossbar, which was taken by Gino Peruzzi.
Everything originated from a corner kick executed by Pablo Lavandeira. The local defenders didn't mark Hernán Barcos and he had all the time to make a header that almost beat Willy Díaz. However, the rebound fell perfectly to the 'blanquiazul' right back, who arrived by surprise and didn't hesitate to make an unstoppable right-footed shot (25′).
This 1-0 surprised Unión Comercio, as they hadn't previously suffered any close approximation to a goal. Jaime de la Pava, the Colombian coach making his debut this afternoon on the 'Poderoso' bench, will surely make some changes for his team to level the match.
Alianza Lima vs. Unión Comercio: What's next
After this match for the 13th round of the 2023 Apertura Tournament, Alianza Lima will only play again in the 15th round, as they will rest next weekend. Thus, they will face Carlos A. Mannucci in the match scheduled for Sunday, May 7 at 8:00 p.m. at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium.
Let's remember that the 'blanquiazules' will have a tight schedule during this fifth month of the year, as they will also have to play a couple of games against Deportivo Municipal and Universidad César Vallejo, in addition to the one they will have against Atlético Mineiro for the Copa Libertadores. Guillermo Salas will have a difficult mission to ensure his team arrives in optimal conditions.
Unión Comercio, on the other hand, will visit the warm city of Trujillo to face Carlos A. Mannucci in the 14th round of the Apertura. This match is scheduled for Sunday, April 30 at 4:00 p.m. at the Mansiche stadium. The 'Carlistas' have improved a lot in these last few weeks, so they will be a tough opponent for the 'Poderoso'.
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