After a very intense first half with very few goal situations, Universitario de Deportes stepped up the pace in the second half and went all out in search of the goal that would allow them to equalize the tie against Alianza Lima. Thus, not only did they achieve the 1-0 through Stephanie Lacoste (74'), but they struck a double blow with the 2-0 scored by Luz Campoverde (80').
The action of the first 'crema' goal came from Cindy Novia's feet, who applied a prepared play that disoriented the 'blanquiazules' players. With this distraction, Lacoste was left open in the area to push the ball and make the more than 42 thousand fans who filled the Monumental Stadium for this second leg of the Women's League 2023 explode.
The 2-0 showed a marked superiority of Universitario, especially due to the positioning of its players in offense. Thus, Luz Campoverde made her entrance in the second half count with a perfect cross-shot after receiving a pivot inside the area. Maryory Sánchez couldn't do anything to prevent her goal from being beaten for the second time.
Along the 2023 season of the Women's League, Universitario de Deportes and Alianza Lima faced each other three times, leaving a balance of two victories for the 'íntimas' and one for the 'merengues'. After the 'blanquiazules' 1-0 victory in the first leg, the 'U' has the task of winning tonight to turn the tie around.
According to the Women's League regulations, the champion club will be determined by the overall result, after the home and away matches. In this case, Alianza Lima has a goal in their favor, so winning their second match or drawing it would be enough to win the tournament. However, the home team could turn that score around in their own stadium.
For this to happen, the 'leonas' will have to win by a score of 2-0 or more to win the title. If they win by the minimum difference at the Monumental, the title will be determined by penalties, with goalkeepers Annie Del Capio (for the 'U') and Maryory Sánchez (for Alianza Lima) being in the spotlight.
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