Deportivo Garcilaso defeated Alianza Lima 1-0 at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva on Saturday, August 29, in matchday seven of the Liga 1 Clausura tournament.
Forward Beto Da Silva scored the only goal of the match from a penalty kick, beating Alianza Lima goalkeeper Duarte to secure three points for the visiting team from Cusco.
The victory ended Alianza Lima's undefeated record in the Clausura tournament and moved Deportivo Garcilaso to the top of the Liga 1 standings alongside Universitario, while Alianza Lima fell further behind the league leaders.
Penalty decision and VAR review
The referee awarded the penalty to Deportivo Garcilaso after consulting the video assistant referee (VAR) system to review an incident in the penalty area.
The VAR review determined that Alianza Lima player Esteban Pavez had committed a foul during an onslaught in the penalty box. Da Silva took responsibility for the spot kick and successfully beat goalkeeper Duarte to open the scoring.
Post-match reactions and league standings
Following the defeat at home, Alianza Lima player Esteban Pavez expressed his frustration with the team's performance, stating that they were not sharp enough in attack during the match.
Alianza Lima manager Pablo Guede also reacted to the loss, stating that he was hurt and angry about the result that left the team without their unbeaten record.
Dissatisfied supporters inside Estadio Alejandro Villanueva voiced their displeasure during the game, chanting that they wanted players who were determined to win the championship.
Background on the clubs and competition
Deportivo Garcilaso is a professional football club based in the city of Cusco, Peru, competing in the country's top division. Alianza Lima is one of Peru's most prominent football clubs, playing their home matches at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in the La Victoria district of Lima.
The Liga 1 Clausura is the second tournament of the Peruvian football season. Teams compete for top position in the standings to earn qualification for national championship play-offs and South American continental competitions.
