Alianza Lima face an uphill battle to qualify for the Copa Libertadores after falling 1-0 to 2 de Mayo in the first leg of their qualifying tie. The Peruvian side struggled in Paraguay, and now must overcome the deficit in the return leg at Estadio Matute. Following the match, manager Pablo Guede sparked controversy with a post-game assessment that notably avoided any criticism of his team’s performance, raising questions about his approach to a critical qualifying match.
Alianza Lima suffered a setback in their quest for Copa Libertadores qualification, falling 1-0 to 2 de Mayo in the first leg of Phase 1. The match in Paraguay saw the Peruvian side struggle to find its footing both defensively and in attack.
Following the contest, Alianza Lima manager Pablo Guede raised eyebrows with his post-match assessment, surprisingly offering no self-criticism and instead asserting his team delivered a strong performance despite the defeat.
“Creo que hicimos una gran primera parte y merecimos el gol”, Guede stated in a press conference, sidestepping questions about his team’s lack of finishing and, notably, the benching of key players Eryc Castillo, Jairo Vélez, and Paolo Guerrero.
The Argentine coach remained optimistic heading into the return leg in Lima, maintaining that the tie remains very much alive. “Faltan los últimos 90 minutos, creo que lo hicimos muy bien”, he added, downplaying the impact of the first-leg result.
What did Alianza Lima coach Pablo Guede say about the loss to 2 de Mayo?
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Guede doubled down on a message of confidence and process, insisting his squad believes they can turn the series around at Estadio Matute. Pablo Guede emphasized, “Esto recién empieza, los muchachos están confiados, iremos paso a paso”, following the defeat to 2 de Mayo in Libertadores qualifying.
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The coach’s comments drew criticism from Alianza Lima supporters, who had hoped for a more critical self-assessment after a lackluster team performance. They now face a daunting task, needing a win at home to avoid elimination from the Copa Libertadores in the early stages.
When does Alianza Lima play 2 de Mayo in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores Phase 1?
Having lost the first leg 1-0, Alianza Lima must now defeat 2 de Mayo by at least one goal to advance to Phase 2. A win by one goal would send the match to penalties, while any loss or draw would result in elimination from the Copa Libertadores.
What result does Alianza Lima need against 2 de Mayo to stay in the Copa Libertadores?
Now trailing 1-0 from the first leg, Alianza Lima must beat 2 de Mayo by at least one goal to reach Phase 2. A single-goal victory would trigger a penalty shootout. A loss or draw would see them eliminated from the competition.
Key Facts
- Alianza Lima lost 1-0 to 2 de Mayo in the first leg of Copa Libertadores qualifying.
- Manager Pablo Guede avoided self-criticism, describing his team’s performance as “very good.”
- Paolo Guerrero, Eryc Castillo, and Jairo Vélez were on the bench for the match in Paraguay.
