Overview
- Alianza Lima beat Cusco FC 2-1 at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega and secured three points that keep them in contention for the Torneo Clausura.
- The match featured two own goals by Cusco players Pedro Díaz and Álvaro Ampuero and a Cusco equalizer from Diego Soto that briefly tied the game.
- Kevin Quevedo had a goal initially awarded but referee Joel Alarcón annulled it after a VAR offside review, a call that sparked loud protests from Alianza players and staff on Monday.
- Coach Pablo Guede and sporting manager Franco Navarro publicly accused referees and VAR of repeatedly working against Alianza, saying the decisions have affected recent matches and must be addressed.
- Alianza sits three points behind Sporting Cristal with six matches remaining and will play Sporting Cristal away in one of the fixtures that will likely decide the Clausura winner.