San Martin de Porres, Peru — Sporting Cristal controlled possession and converted their chances to dispatch Alianza Atlético in Liga 1 action at Estadio Alberto Gallardo. The hosts built their lead through the first half and held firm despite a late scare, with a stoppage-time goal sealing the three points.
Luis Iberico opened the scoring in the 19th minute, giving Cristal an early foothold. Irven Ávila doubled the advantage in the 37th minute, sending the hosts into the break with a comfortable cushion. Alianza Atlético pulled one back through Franco Coronel in the 82nd minute to set up a tense closing stretch, but Ian Wisdom ended any doubt with a goal in the 90+6th minute to confirm the result.
GOALS:- 19' Luis Iberico - Sporting Cristal- 37' Irven Ávila - Sporting Cristal- 82' Franco Coronel - Alianza Atlético- 90+6' Ian Wisdom - Sporting Cristal
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Sporting Cristal: Luis Iberico - Early opener set the tone for the home side- Alianza Atlético: Franco Coronel - Pulled a goal back to briefly threaten a comeback
KEY STAT: Sporting Cristal dominated possession at 66.9% and registered 9 shots on target compared to Alianza Atlético's 7, despite being outshot overall 18-16.