Alianza Lima
Alianza Lima could not extend its streak of eight games where it saw victories in the Torneo Apertura 2023, and this time it was overcome 2-1 by FBC Melgar in the altitude of Arequipa, where it was a match with a lot of emotions. In this way, the blanquiazules have given hope back to Universitario with only a few rounds left to finish the tournament.
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While the 'blanquiazules' started with the mentality of getting the three points outside of the capital, they were overcome and this generated various reactions. However, Mario Escobar, a journalist from DIRECTV Sports Peru, surprised everyone by making a controversial comment during the program 'De Fútbol Se Habla Así'.
"The only thing that bothers me a little, we were talking about it, coincidence when there is a clean refereeing, there is a result like the one in Arequipa. It's no coincidence that when they assign Diego Haro, who is usually a controversial referee, but today he had a very good performance, Alianza Lima loses", he began saying.
"With all due respect to the fans, because they had me tired all week. Today Diego Haro was at the Monumental de la UNSA and Alianza lost. Hey, it's not because Alianza lost due to good refereeing, but because Melgar won it in the last play, due to a defensive lack of concentration. Bernardo Cuesta pushed it under the goal and Melgar won it and deservedly so", he added forcefully.
Undoubtedly, this comment has not been well received by the blanquiazul fans, as many have felt offended and point out that the team is not in the position it is in because of refereeing mistakes, but because of the great level they have been showing.
Finally, it is important to indicate that despite the hard defeat, Alianza Lima still depends on itself to be able to shout champion in the Torneo Apertura after taking a 5-point lead over Universitario. In fact, if they win next week and the Ate team ties or falls, they will be able to celebrate.
When does Alianza Lima play in Liga 1?
Alianza Lima will play in Liga 1 again on Sunday, May 28 against Binacional, starting at 9:00 PM, at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium.