Lima Alliance arrives with high morale after achieving an agonizing draw with University (1-1) in the first final of the League 1 Betsson. Those from La Victoria were losing, but they reached parity with a goal by Gabriel Costa in the last minutes of the game. Although it is true, it was not the best game, the blue and white team avoided falling at the Monumental de Ate and arriving at a disadvantage in the second leg (Wednesday, November 8). Josepmir Ballonone of the starters of Mauricio Larriera’s team, gave his impressions and is looking ahead to what will be the match at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium.
“The key remains open. Complicated, difficult match. We have to improve, we have to polish and the technical command will be in charge of giving us the tools to return. Not losing is always important”the flyer mentioned about the crash process.
“Knowing how the game went, not losing is important. We are aware of how it has gone. We are very self-critical. Let’s go to work. “The key remains open.”added the footballer, who has had the opportunity to be two-time champion (2021 and 2022) with Alianza Lima.
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Alianza Lima did not show its best version at the Monumental. The team led by Larriera improved in the second stage due to the modifications (Bryan Reyna, Carlos Zambrano, Pablo Sabbag and Gabriel Costa instead of Franco Zanelatto, Jesús Castillo, Aldair Rodríguez and Hernán Barcos), but had few successes and collectivity. Despite having the support of the result, Ballón clarified that there are things to improve to be able to turn around in Matute.
“We are aware of what has happened. It helps emotionally, but in the game we lacked it. Now it’s our turn on our court, we have to improve some things”declared the experienced 35-year-old, who is in his fourth season with the club and is going for the three-time championship.
What’s coming for Alianza Lima?
After the game at the Monumental Stadium, Lima Alliance must focus on the duel against Universitario de Deportes for the second leg final of Liga 1 Betsson 2023. The match is scheduled to be played on Wednesday, November 8 from 8:00 p.m. (Peruvian time), at the Alejandro stadium Villanueva.
It is important to mention that the champion will be defined by points and then by goal difference. In case of equality in the two aforementioned aspects, the regulations of the organizers of the First Division championship indicate that there will be no extra time in the series, so the penalty shootout will be chosen to determine the winner.
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