Between cries! The Chankas will play in the League 1 Betsson 2024 for the first time in its history, after beating University Alliance in the exciting final of League 2, which was decided in a heart-stopping penalty shootout. The Andahuaylas club came back in the series with an aggregate score of 4-4 and in the penalty shootout they beat those from Huánuco 3-2 in the second leg of the final of the League 2 playoffs. Both the players and the coaching staff celebrated their emotional qualification with tears of joy.
All of Andahuaylas is celebrating, since in 2024 it will be present in League 1. After the last penalty kick, the fans and players celebrated with enthusiasm, many of them hugging and some with tears of joy. They thanked their family and followers for all the support provided during the process prior to qualifying for the first division.
For the first time in their history, Los Chankas will play in the highest category of Peruvian football, thus becoming the team from Apurimac as the new member of League 1 in 2024. Those led by Juan Carlos Bazalar achieved promotion to the League 1 Betsson after beating Alianza Universidad in an exciting penalty shootout in the second leg of the League 2 play-offs.
In the first leg, the Andahuaylas team suffered a 3-1 defeat, so they knew they had to face the second leg without fear, backed by the support of their fans, in search of a comeback from the start of the game. The match took place at the Los Chankas Stadium and witnessed the determination of the club, since at 18 minutes, Luis Ramos scored the first goal, taking advantage of a loose ball in the area after a series of rebounds.
The second goal came at 24 minutes: Carlos López exhibited his skill on the right wing, leaving his marker behind, and upon entering the area, he offered a pass to Oshiro Takeushi, who scored with ease to extend the lead. However, the excitement was frustrated when Lionar Pajoy, who did not have many participations, rose in the area and connected with an excellent cross from Brayan Guevara, thus marking the discount for Alianza Universidad, a result that momentarily gave them the pass to the League 1 Betsson.
But as is the case in football, there was one more shout of celebration. The goal that renewed the hopes of Andahuaylas fans was the work of Luis Ramos, who completed his double with an outstanding header after receiving an assist from Ademar Robles. This goal was the twentieth for him in League 2 2023. With the score 3-1 in favor at home and a 4-4 aggregate draw, the match was decided in a penalty shootout.
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