Overview

• Former CONAR president Winston Reátegui said the restart met the Laws of the Game, validating Jimmy Valoyes’ goal from Alejandro Hohberg’s quick free kick.
• Cienciano coach Carlos Desio defended the play as not requiring a whistle, while Alianza assistant Gustavo Zapata criticized the refereeing and VAR.
• Alianza captain Carlos Zambrano was sent off for an elbow on Santiago Arias and later apologized, saying he felt responsible for harming the team.
• The result left Alianza sixth in the Clausura table, nine points behind leaders Universitario with seven rounds to play.
• For Wednesday’s home match against Atlético Grau, CONAR assigned Julio Quiroz as referee with Milagros Arruela on VAR, as Cienciano’s social posts taunted the defeated rivals.