When the minutes of extra time were being played in the first half between Alianza Lima and Cusco FC, the imperial team found the path to goal after a reckless foul by Ricardo Lagos on Abdiel Ayarza. After consulting the VAR, Joel Alarcón awarded the penalty and Felipe Rodríguez –with a past in the victorian team– didn't fail to make it 1-0 partially at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega stadium.
The penalty action was generated by 'Felucho' himself, who combined with Ayarza to surprise the 'blanquiazul' central defense. In a miscalculation from Lagos, the Panamanian forward ended up on the ground and the Cusco team vehemently claimed the penalty. The VAR assistants called Alarcón to confirm the action, which was validated by the main referee.
Face to face with Ángelo Campos, Rodríguez confidently executed the penalty and didn't put Cusco FC's advantage at risk. In addition to apologizing for his past at Alianza Lima –he played there in 2019–, the Uruguayan greeted his family in the stands. With this goal, he reached seven in the Liga 1 Betsson 2023.
Alianza Lima vs. Cusco FC: what's next for them
After this match for matchday 8 of the Clausura Tournament 2023, Alianza Lima will play again next week when they host Sport Huancayo for the ninth matchday. This match is scheduled for Wednesday, August 16 at 8:30 p.m. It will be played at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium and will have the exclusive broadcast of Liga 1 MAX.
The 'blanquiazules' remain unbeaten at home and will have to validate it against the 'Rojo Matador' to continue in the fight for the national title, as Universitario, Sporting Cristal, and Melgar are also among the candidates. Last time they faced Huancayo for the Apertura, they lost 2-1 with goals from Rodrigo Colombo and Ronal Huaccha. Gabriel Costa scored the equalizer.
Cusco FC, on the other hand, will also have activity next week when they visit Carlos A. Mannucci in Trujillo for matchday 9 of the Clausura. This match is scheduled for Wednesday, August 16 at 5:30 p.m. It will take place at the Mansiche stadium and will be exclusively broadcast by Liga 1 MAX. When these two teams faced each other for the Apertura, Cusco won 3-0 with goals from Abdiel Ayarza (2) and Mauro Da Luz.
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