Juan Pablo II scored a crucial goal following a mistake by goalkeeper Alejandro Duarte during their match against Alianza Lima in the 8th round of the Liga 1 2026 Clausura Tournament.
The match took place at the Chongoyape sports complex, where Alianza Lima played as the visiting team. From the start, the game was balanced, with both teams fighting for ball possession. As the first half progressed, the ‘blanquiazules’ began to control the game, trying to find spaces to create offensive opportunities, although with little success in their attacks.
The first goal of the match came in the 33rd minute thanks to Matías Almirón, who capitalized on a mistake by goalkeeper Alejandro Duarte. During a play that started with a throw-in from Nicolás Díaz, the ball moved on to Federico Girotti and Álvaro Rojas, ultimately reaching Christian Flores. The latter sent a pass to Erinson Ramírez on the right flank, where a foul occurred that resulted in a free kick for Juan Pablo II.
Paolo Reyna took the free kick, shooting over the wall, allowing Matías Almirón to rise and head the ball, taking advantage of Duarte’s insecure exit. This goal ignited euphoria among the local fans, while the Alianza Lima team faced difficulties, exacerbated by the intense heat of the city.
The result significantly affected Alianza Lima, whose squad struggled to adapt effectively to the playing surface, leading to growing frustration for coach Pablo Guede, evidenced by his repeated instructions during the match.
Source: www.infobae.com
