Match Report
Deportivo Universitario went into the game 5th in the table on 14 points; Alianza sat 2nd on 27 — a 13-point gap. In league terms the two rates read 1.19/1.69 for Deportivo Universitario and 1.63/1.25 for Alianza (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.32.
A win had eluded Deportivo Universitario for 6 matches.
The head-to-head ledger counts 10 games: 3 Deportivo Universitario wins, 4 for Alianza, 3 draws, at 2 goals per meeting. History gives the home side just 40% of the wins in this matchup.
The venue was Estadio Universitario, with room for 700 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-1.
Key stats
Possession: Deportivo Universitario 52% · Alianza 48% · Total shots: 5-7 · On target: 1-1 · Corners: 1-9