This Saturday, November 4, at the Monumental de Ate stadium, Lima Alliance and University of Sports They played out a 1-1 draw in the first first leg final of League 1. Although at one point it seemed that victory was leaning towards the home team, equality in favor of the visitors materialized in the final minutes thanks to a goal from Gabriel Costa, who had entered the field shortly before. In this context, Mauricio Larrierathe coach of the blue and white team, pointed out, in a post-match press conference, that at various times his team faced difficulties, but the goal in favor left the final open for Wednesday’s match in Matute for the Peruvian soccer title.
The strategist stated that they obtained an extremely valuable result thanks to the determination of their players, in a match that was difficult for them and in which they sometimes saw themselves “subdued by the rival”. The coach pointed out that after the first goal scored by Alex Valera, the intimates slightly adjusted their performance, which allowed them to generate more attacking opportunities.
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“The reflection I consider about the match is that we achieved a very valuable result through the rebellion of the footballers. (…) We corrected a little with the change of system and at times we had the ball and approaches to the rival area and I am happy for Gabriel Costa, I have no doubt that it was a very tough game, that we were surpassed and it ended with a tie that It’s not fair, sometimes you play the way you want and other times you play the way you can.”expressed Larriera.
Regarding the areas of improvement for the second leg in Matute this Wednesday, the coach commented that there is considerable room for correction on the part of the coaching staff, although he highlighted the effort and dedication of the team on the field. In addition, he reaffirmed his role as the main person responsible for the Alliance’s performance.
“There are many things to correct, on the part of the technical command, many aspects, but the team runs and scores, sometimes we do not play the way we want, but I continue to assume total responsibility, and I hope that that same responsibility helps me to make a “Better game on Wednesday at our house and may the tools lead us to achieve a victory at home,” he added.
Finally, Larriera mentioned that starting this Sunday they will begin to plan everything necessary to ensure victory in the next game and close the series in their favor. They intend to maintain the intensity exhibited at the Monumental, but with an additional effort to achieve victory and the championship in front of their fans.
“Starting tomorrow we will think about everything we have to use to close the tap. The opponent arrives with a lot of time to work, it’s going to be difficult, we’re going to try to run and score like today, but playing a little more to be able to take the key there and if we can’t, still take the key.”, he concluded.
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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 Villanueva stadium .
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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