This Sunday, September 17, the Alejandro Villanueva stadium became a celebration scenario when Hernán Barcos and Ricardo Lagos scored the second and third goal for Alianza Lima , ensuring a 3-1 victory over Unión Comercio in the 13th round of the Liga 1 Betsson Clausura. With this result, the locals took a significant boost in their aspirations within the tournament and rise to first place in the general table of the tournament, a place they share with Universitario de Deportes and Sporting Cristal, who have one less match.
Upon reaching the 67th minute of the second half, excitement overflowed among the spectators when the 'Pirate' began the comeback by scoring the 2-1. He received a uncontested corner kick in the opposite area and headed the ball, causing the fans to explode in joy. But the joy didn't end there.
At 69', after a pass from Barcos, Lagos found himself alone and took a powerful shot on his first touch. Although the visiting team's goalkeeper managed to touch the ball, the force of the shot allowed it to nestle into the net. In this way, the score was sealed at 3-1.
What's next for Alianza Lima vs. Unión Comercio:
After defeating Unión Comercio, Alianza Lima must focus on their next challenge. Their opponent will be none other than Carlos Manucci, from Trujillo, whom they will face on Sunday, September 24, at 5:30 PM (Peruvian time), at the Mansiche Stadium.
Note that the match will be part of the fifteenth round of the Liga 1 Clausura. Keep in mind that the 'íntimo' team will rest on matchday 14, so their only options are to take the three points and continue fighting for the top spot in the tournament.
On the other hand, U. Comercio must also think about the final part of the Clausura. Their next opponent will also be Manucci, at the Carlos Vidaurre García Stadium in Tarapoto, but for the fourteenth round, on this Wednesday 20, at 1:00 PM.
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