Alianza Lima claimed a commanding 3-1 home victory over Alianza Atlético Sullana on Sunday morning, strengthening their push for the Peruvian Liga 1 title at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva. The match, which kicked off at 9:30 AM local time, saw the capital club dominate possession and convert their chances with clinical efficiency, leaving the visiting side from Sullana with little to show despite a spirited second-half response.

Match Overview

Playing in front of a typically vocal home crowd, Alianza Lima controlled the tempo from the first whistle. Their high pressing and wide attacking play stretched the Sullana defense, and they went into the interval with a two-goal cushion. The visitors, however, refused to fold and managed to pull one back early in the second half, setting up a tense final half-hour before a late third goal sealed the result for the hosts.

Key Moments

• 18' – Alianza Lima open the scoring: A well-worked move down the left wing saw the full-back overlap and deliver a low cross into the box. The striker arrived at the near post to steer the ball into the back of the net, giving the home side a deserved early lead.
• 37' – Second goal from a set-piece: After a corner was only half-cleared, Alianza Lima recycled the ball and a curling shot from the edge of the area deflected into the net, leaving the Sullana goalkeeper with no chance.
• 54' – Sullana pull one back: Against the run of play, the visitors struck on a counter-attack. A long ball over the top caught the Alianza Lima backline flat, and the Sullana winger finished calmly to make it 2-1.
• 78' – Third goal seals the win: The home side regained their two-goal advantage with a slick passing move that ended with a low strike from the center-forward, his second of the afternoon.

Tactical Story

Alianza Lima’s manager set up his side to dominate through midfield, with a 4-2-3-1 shape that allowed the attacking midfielder to drift between the lines and link up with the wide players. This created consistent overloads on both flanks, and the home team attempted more than 20 crosses over the course of the match. Sullana, by contrast, sat deep in a compact 4-4-2 and looked to exploit spaces on the break. Their equalizer threat was real, especially after the interval, but they lacked the sustained possession needed to force Alianza Lima out of their rhythm.

Standout Players

The Alianza Lima number nine was the clear man of the match, scoring twice and constantly occupying the central defenders. His penalty-box movement was a constant headache for Sullana, and his second goal effectively ended the contest. In midfield, the captain dictating the game was also impressive, completing over 80% of his passes and providing the assist for the opener. For the visitors, the winger who scored their consolation goal showed real pace and directness, proving to be their most dangerous outlet on the day.

Table Impact

With this three-point haul, Alianza Lima remain firmly in the upper reaches of the Peruvian Liga 1 standings, continuing their strong run of form at home. Sullana, meanwhile, will look to regroup after a performance that showed promise in spells but ultimately lacked the defensive solidity required to take points away from one of the league’s most difficult venues.

The result also extends Alianza Lima’s head-to-head advantage over Alianza Atlético Sullana in recent meetings, giving their supporters plenty of optimism for the remainder of the 2026 campaign.