Club Atletico Tigre 2-0 Alianza Atletico Sullana: Home Dominance in Copa Sudamericana

Club Atletico Tigre secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Alianza Atletico Sullana in their CONMEBOL Copa Sudamericana group stage match on May 29, 2026. The Argentine side controlled proceedings from start to finish, with goals in each half sealing three vital points at the Estadio José Dellagiovanna.

Match Overview

Tigre came out with clear attacking intent, pressing high and forcing early errors from the Peruvian visitors. The home side’s fluid movement in midfield caused constant problems for Alianza Atletico Sullana, who struggled to retain possession and rarely threatened Tigre’s goal. By the final whistle, Tigre had fully deserved the clean sheet and the win.

Key Moments

• 23rd minute – Goal (1-0): Tigre opened the scoring when a well-worked corner routine found the head of defender Leonardo Sánchez, who powered the ball into the bottom corner from six yards out.
• 41st minute: Alianza Atletico Sullana had their best chance of the first half — a long-range effort that forced a diving save from Tigre’s goalkeeper, tipping the ball onto the crossbar.
• 67th minute – Goal (2-0): A swift counter-attack saw Tigre’s winger Facundo Martínez race down the left and cut inside before curling a precise shot into the far corner, past the helpless keeper.
• 75th minute: Alianza Atletico Sullana were reduced to ten men after a second bookable offense for a late tackle, effectively ending any hope of a comeback.

Tactical Story

Tigre employed a 4-3-3 formation that allowed them to overload the midfield. Their intensity off the ball forced Alianza Atletico Sullana into frequent turnovers, particularly in the middle third. The visitors tried to hit on the counter but were repeatedly flagged offside. Tigre’s full-backs provided width, stretching the defense and creating space for the forwards. The second goal came directly from a well-timed transition that exposed the visitors’ high defensive line.

Standout Players

Midfielder Luis Herrera was the engine room for Tigre, completing over 90% of his passes and winning several tackles. Winger Facundo Martínez was a constant threat and capped his performance with a fine goal. On the losing side, goalkeeper Carlos Ruiz made several saves to keep the score respectable.

Impact on Group Standings

With this victory, Club Atletico Tigre moved to the top of their Copa Sudamericana group, taking maximum points from their first two matches. Alianza Atletico Sullana remain winless and face an uphill battle to stay in contention for the knockout rounds. Tigre’s well-rounded display will give them confidence as they look to maintain momentum in the competition.