In an exciting match, Alianza Atlético faced off against Melgar at the Campeones del 36 Stadium on July 25. The game kicked off at 1:00 PM local time, marking the third fixture of the Liga 1 2024’s Torneo Clausura.
Right at the beginning of the match, Cristian Bordacahar nearly put Melgar on the scoreboard in the third minute. However, the first breakthrough came from Alianza Atlético when Adrián Fernández scored in the 14th minute, making it 1-0. The home side’s joy was complemented by their opponent’s struggles, as Melgar attempted to regain control of the match.
Tensions were evident, with yellow cards being issued fairly quickly. Santiago Arias from Alianza Atlético received a yellow card in the 12th minute for a foul against Tomi Martínez. Horacio Benincasa followed suit, receiving a yellow in the 24th minute for dissent.
Despite the early action, both teams struggled to create clear scoring opportunities as the first half progressed. Alianza Atlético maintained their lead, while Melgar fought to level the score but could not find the back of the net.
Alianza Atlético entered this match with a challenging start to the season. After a disappointing performance in the Apertura Tournament, sitting at the 16th position with only 14 points, their situation did not improve in the Clausura. They had a goalless draw against Atlético Grau before suffering a 2-0 defeat against Alianza Lima. As a result, they found themselves near the bottom of the accumulated standings, which placed them in the danger zone close to relegation.
Under the direction of coach Gerardo Ameli, the team recognized the importance of securing points at home to stay in the division. Their offensive struggles were apparent, with no goals scored in their last five matches. A glimmer of hope was provided by their top scorer, Adrián Fernández, who was expected to play following injury setbacks.
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