Overview
- Paolo Guerrero scored at the end of the first half and early in the second to secure a 2-1 away win in Andahuaylas, where visiting teams rarely prevail.
- Alianza became just the third side to beat Chankas FC at Estadio Los Chankas in the Clausura, underscoring the difficulty of the high-altitude venue.
- Isaac Camargo pulled one back for Los Chankas in the 73rd minute before Ayrton Quintana was sent off late, and Alianza saw out the result.
- Local reports say the result moved Alianza Lima up to second in the aggregate table, reinforcing their positioning for domestic playoffs and continental qualification.
- Guerrero, named MVP and now the club’s seasonal top scorer ahead of Hernán Barcos, said talks on his contract will wait as the team targets Copa Libertadores qualification; after the FIFA break Alianza are set to host UTC with the date to be set.