On Saturday, at the San Agustín National University Stadium, Bernardo Cuesta scored the goal of the 1-0 victory over Alianza Atlético.
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Substitute Cuesta, who came on in the 58th minute, caused a sensation after coming on and scored the only goal of the game five minutes into added time from the penalty spot, with a low shot that slipped into the left corner. Brian Blando fouled José Villegas during a VAR control.
The indiscipline affected both teams: José Villegas was sent off for a double warning for Alianza Atl. in the 92nd minute, and Horacio Orzán saw the direct red card in the 93rd minute, which hurt Melgar.
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Highlights
CONSEQUENCES:
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Melgar rises to tenth place with three points in three games. Melgar added his first league victory at home this season.
After 17 league games (0 wins, 4 draws and 13 losses) without winning away from home, Alianza Atlético is 14th with one point.
ON THE GOAL SCORES:
Cuesta reached four in the league season, the third consecutive appearance with a goal for the team’s scorer, in addition to being the second highest scorer in the competition overall. By keeping a clean sheet, Ricardo Farro scores a goal in the League this season, third place among First Division goalkeepers.
INJURY REPORT:
Atl Alliance He suffered a double injury in the second half: first he lost Adrián Fernández in the 76th minute and then Horacio Benincasa in added time at the end of the game.
INFLUENCE OF THE VAR:
The match continued without goals when a goal by Adrián Fernández, from Alianza Atl., was disallowed in the 41st minute.