Alianza Lima vs Universitario: they will meet again in the final of the 2024 Women’s League

Alianza Lima and Universitario will face each other again in the Women’s League

Lima Alliance y University of Sports They will face each other in the final of the Women’s League 2024; In this way, a rematch of last year’s final will be held, in which the ‘creams‘They took the victory after winning 2-1 on aggregate, due to their 1-0 defeat in Matute with a goal from Heidy Padilla, and their 2-0 victory at the Monumental Stadium with goals from their captain Stephanie ‘Fear’ Lacoste and its top scorer Light Campoverde.

Las ‘blue and white‘, under the technical direction of the Chilean Jose Letelierqualified for this stage after beating Sporting Cristal 2-1 at the stadium Alejandro Villanueva in the second leg of the semi-finals. This result, added to the 0-0 draw in the first leg, allowed them to advance to the next round.

Heidi Padilla opened the account for the ‘intimate‘ in the first minute of play, but Allison Buitrón (40′) took advantage of a defensive lapse to tie the game for the ‘celestial‘. The match continued to be very disputed and exciting, until at 90+7 minutes, when it seemed that everything would be decided in penalties, Adriana Lucar to connect with a good cross and convert the second with a first-time shot, unleashing jubilation in the La Victoria team.

The Intimates have qualified, once again, for the final of the women’s championship. – Credit: Alianza Lima

For their part, the ‘meringues‘, were measured with Carlos A. Mannucci. After a 1-1 draw in Trujillo, the team led by Colombian John Tierradentro demonstrated all their power by winning 5-0 with goals from Stephanie Lacoste (20′), Milena Tomayconsa (23′), Lizeth Ocampo (57′), Sandra Arévalo (73′) and Sabrina Ramírez (90+1′).

It should be noted that, Peruvian Football Federation (FPF) There is still no set date for the finals. However, it is known that, according to the tournament rules, Alianza Lima will finish as the home team, because it occupied a better position in the general table. Also, the administrator ‘merengue’, Jean Ferrarisaid that they still do not know if their home match will be played at the Monumental or the National Stadium.

The ‘lions’ will seek the second championship against their classic rival. – Credit: Universitario

Adriana Lucarfigure of Lima Alliance and current top scorer of the Women’s League with 20 goals, began to warm up the final with Universitario, making it clear that it is a rematch:

“It will be a rematch, another classic. With the ‘U’ there are always very close matches, we hope for the support of the fans and to give them something to cheer about this year.“I hope to score in the final, which is where goals really count,” he said.

For his part, José Letelier was optimistic that the title would remain in La Victoria: “It’s a final, we have to play it as such, we have a very good team and we are going to prepare for the match.“, he said.

Universitario beat Alianza Lima 2-0 in the second leg of the 2023 Women’s League final

The last time that Lima Alliance y University of Sports They faced each other for the Women’s League, it was last July 8th for the 1st date of the ‘play off’ championship. On that occasion, the ‘creams‘ They won 1-0 at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium with a goal from Valerie Gherson. Also, in the regular phase they tied 0-0 at the Monumental Stadium.

This 2024, the rights to the Women’s League were acquired exclusively by Native. This channel is available on Movistar (36 SD and 736 HD), Claro (31 SD and 516 HD) and Best Cable (15 SD) channels. In addition, they broadcast the matches LIVE through their social networks on Facebook and YouTube.