Alianza Atletico lost 2-0 on Sunday to Alianza Lima inspired by a brilliant performance from Hernan Barcos at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva. The striker scored twice for the locals.
Barcos opened the scoring for the home side with the first of his two goals seven minutes before half-time from the penalty spot. The striker fired his shot into the top left corner after Pablo Sabbag was fouled by Rodrigo Castro. The home side doubled their lead six minutes from time through Barcos, assisted by Catril Cabellos.
Although that did not prevent his team from collecting the three points, Franco Zanellato wasted a great opportunity for Alianza Lima in the match.
With this victory, Alianza Lima has achieved five consecutive victories over Alianza Atl.
Highlights
consequences:
Alianza Lima remain second with six points, level on points with leaders Melgar with two games in the Clausura. Alianza Lima have won six consecutive league games at home, a run that began against Los Chancas on March 29.
Alianza Atletico, who have played 25 matches (0 wins, 6 draws and 19 losses) without winning away from home, are in 12th place with one point.
About the results of the goals:
Barcos scored his 11th league goal of the season with a brace, the second consecutive goal for the team’s top scorer, and is the fifth-highest scorer in the competition overall. Angelo Campos kept a clean sheet for the sixth time in eight games in the championship, the fourth-best record among first division goalkeepers.
Injury Report:
No player was removed due to injury.
Impact of VAR technology:
No play was called off as a result of VAR.
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