After an intense match where Alianza Lima and Melgar had the chances to open the scoring at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium, the 0-0 score left both teams dissatisfied and the 2023 Clausura Tournament became even tighter in its final stretch. Aldair Rodríguez spoke with the media after the outcome in La Victoria and considered that they will not give up so easily, since they already have their eyes set on the next duel they will have against Deportivo Binacional.
In the first instance, the forward of the ‘blue and white’ referred to the scoring opportunity that he wasted 10 minutes into the first half, where after stealing the position from Leonel Galeano he decided to finish after being one-on-one with Carlos Cáceda. However, on his left side Hernán Barcos was asking for the ball as he was alone with the goal at his mercy.
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“If the goal had gone in, I think that would not have been said. Unfortunately Cáceda had a great night and if a goal went in there, the game opened up a bit. We played a good game, we were very offensive and we only missed the goal“, said the attacker, avoiding getting into controversies and highlighting the level of Melgar’s goalkeeper.
On the other hand, Aldair Rodríguez stated that they did not expect to get a draw, especially playing at home, where they are obliged to win everything they have left to stay in the fight for the 2023 Clausura Tournament.Sad about the result, at home we always have to win and we cannot give away points. That’s it, the game is over. Now it’s time to think about Juliaca”he added.
Finally, the 29-year-old footballer highlighted the tough challenge they will have at the height of Juliaca, without leaving aside the possibilities he has. Lima Alliance to add three by three as a visitor. “Exits at altitude are complicated but, as I have always said, Alianza cannot be considered dead. We have been doing things well and we have to think about the next game”, he pointed out.
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When will Alianza Lima play again?
After this goalless draw with Melgar, Lima Alliance will play again next week when he visits Binational Sports for date 17 of the 2023 Clausura Tournament of Liga 1 Betsson. This match is scheduled for Tuesday, October 3 from 8:30 pm, it will be played at the Guillermo Briceño Rosamedina stadium and will be broadcast exclusively on the Liga 1 MAX signal.
The ‘blue and white’ continue to dream of winning the three-time championship and are forced to strike in Juliaca, hoping that the other clubs that are in the fight will fall in their respective matches. The last time both teams met was for the Apertura, with a resounding victory for the ‘Intimos’ 6-1. Jesús Castillo, Hernán Barcos (2), Bryan Reyna, Edson Aubert (EP) and Pablo Lavandeira scored for the team that at that time was directed by Guillermo Salas.
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