Fabián Marambio
Despite not achieving a clean sweep of victories, the teams representing Peruvian First Division soccer in international tournaments left a very good impression, reflecting the rise that Liga 1 is experiencing among its South American peers.
Matchday 11 of the tournament saw closely contested matches, with all scores being tight, demonstrating the even level of each team. Among the highlights were the victories of Alianza Lima, Universitario, and Cusco, showing that they are not willing to give up any ground in the race for first place.
If you missed these exciting games, there’s no need to worry. At JefeBet, we bring you the summary of what happened in the entertaining Peruvian First Division soccer matchday 11.
Summary of the Peru Primera Division Results in Matchday 11 Held on April 7 to April 10, 2023
Cusco 2-1 Binacional (Apr 7)
In the first match of the day, Cusco vs Binacional faced each other in a fiercely contested game where the difference in the standings did not play a role throughout the match. This forced the home team to struggle to secure the three points.
Despite taking the lead with a goal from José Fajardo in the 13th minute, Cusco found itself in trouble and suffered an equalizer from Jefferson Cáceres in the 27th minute. However, the expulsion of Edson Aubert in the 69th minute became a crucial factor in the game, and with a goal from Abdiel Ayarza in the 77th minute, the home team managed to secure the three points. As a result, Cusco continues to fight for a top spot in the league standings.
Sport Boys 0-2 Deportivo Municipal (Apr 8)
In the second game of this Peruvian First Division matchday, Deportivo Municipal had no trouble defeating Sport Boys 0-2 at home. With this loss, the home team suffered its third consecutive defeat, and is now firmly entrenched in the bottom of the standings.
Christopher Olivares scored the first goal for Municipal at minute 14, followed by Fernando Pacheco’s goal at minute 19. This victory allowed Deportivo Municipal to extend its unbeaten streak to four games, propelling the team to tenth place in the standings with 14 points.
UTC Cajamarca 1-0 ADT (Apr 8)
The matchday continued with UTC Cajamarca winning 1-0 over ADT. The game mirrored both teams’ current positions in the standings, and Carlos Diez’s solitary goal ended up making the difference.
With this victory, UTC extended its unbeaten streak to four games after three consecutive draws. This good run has allowed the team to move away from the bottom of the standings and reach the same number of points as ADT, precisely the team it defeated in this match.
Cienciano 1-0 Carlos Mannucci (Apr 08)
Cienciano had no trouble dominating the match against Carlos Mannucci. The team took the lead at minute 47 with a goal from Carlos Beltrán. The visiting team fought hard to even the score, but without much danger. In addition, Gustavo Viera’s expulsion at minute 50 ended any possibility of a good result for Carlos Mannucci.
With this victory, Cienciano returned to its winning ways after two consecutive defeats and earned three points that lifted the team in the standings. On the other hand, Carlos Mannucci remained in ninth place with 14 points.
Alianza Atletico 0-1 Alianza Lima (Apr 09)
After securing a hard-fought draw in the Copa Libertadores, Alianza Lima couldn’t afford to neglect its domestic league, and the team proved it on the field. Despite the fatigue from playing multiple matches, the team traveled to Alianza Atletico‘s home ground and defeated it by 1-0, thanks to Pablo Sabbag’s goal in the 42nd minute.
However, the Blue and White team had a close call and almost ended up with a draw, but it managed to resist even after Jesús Castillo’s red card in the 85th minute. This was a crucial victory to maintain its position at the top of the standings with 21 out of 27 possible points.
Sport Huancayo 1-1 Melgar (Apr 09)
Melgar’s current season in the league hasn’t been what fans expected. It is currently struggling at the bottom of the standings, without a single win in the eight matches played so far. Even after playing in the Copa Sudamericana during the week, Melgar only managed a new 1-1 draw against Sport Huancayo.
Both Juan David Pérez for the home team and Pablo Magnín for the visiting team scored goals, resulting in a well-deserved tie. This marks Melgar’s fourth consecutive draw, while Sport Huancayo also added two back-to-back draws in the league.
Universitario 2-1 Atletico Grau (Apr 09)
Universitario is one of the teams that represents Peruvian soccer internationally, and in a good way by achieving a narrow victory over Gimnasia in Argentina. This is why the team struggled to beat Sport Huancayo by 2-1.
After a first half with many opportunities, the goals only came in the second half. It was Andy Polo who scored at minute 53, but the visiting team quickly equalized through Daniel Franco at minute 59. Despite this setback, Universitario didn’t give up, and at minute 73, Horacio Calcaterra scored the winning goal, achieving an important victory that allows the team to remain in second place in the standings, just three points behind the leader.
AD Cantolao 1-2 Union Comercio (Apr 10)
In one of the two matches that ended matchday 11, Union Comercio triumphed as a visitor by 2-1 over AD Cantolao in another match of the date. Marlon de Jesús’ goal at minute 46 and Miguel Carranza’s at minute 75 were enough for the visiting team to take the victory. On the other hand, the locals managed to score a goal at minute 85 by Italo Regalado.
With this result, AD Cantolao suffered a third consecutive defeat, and only one point keeps the team above the absolute last place in the tournament. On the other hand, Union Comercio earned three points that allowed the team to climb to the eleventh position.
Cesar Vallejo 3-0 Deportivo Garcilaso (Apr 10)
In the match that concluded matchday 11, Cesar Vallejo had no trouble asserting its home advantage and defeating Deportivo Garcilaso 3-0. Despite putting up a fight, the away team couldn’t convert the few dangerous opportunities it created.
The home team dominated the game for almost the entire match and secured its victory with goals from Aldo Olaya at 31′, Yorleys Mena at 47′, and Jairo Vélez at 90′. This win put an end to its two consecutive losses. When the away team had little chances of equalizing, Jean Pierre Fuentes was sent off at 84′, crushing any hopes of a comeback.
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