Overview
- Alianza Lima beat Cusco FC 2-1 in Cusco, with both goals coming from Cusco errors — a Pedro Díaz own-goal before halftime and an Álvaro Ampuero own-goal late in the second half.
- The game featured a Kevin Quevedo strike that was annulled after a VAR offside review by referee Joel Alarcón and a VAR-upheld red card for Cusco defender Aldair Fuentes for striking Jairo Vélez.
- Coach Pablo Guede publicly accused VAR officials of repeatedly ruling against his team and suggested the decisions were preventing Alianza from becoming champions.
- The victory gave Alianza 19 points, bringing them within three points of the Clausura leaders and keeping them in contention as they prepare to host Atlético Grau next on the schedule.
- Missing players and selection choices shaped the trip to Cusco, as Paolo Guerrero was sidelined by injury and Esteban Pavez and Alan Cantero were left out of the travelling squad by technical decision.