Alianza Lima and Talleres Córdoba clashed in a high-stakes Copa Libertadores Group D match marked by late-game chaos. Paolo Guerrero opened the scoring for Alianza Lima in the 11th minute, doubling his tally at 57’ to put the hosts in control. However, Talleres’ Federico Girotti sparked a comeback with a 64th-minute penalty and a 69th-minute equalizer, shifting momentum dramatically.
The match turned fiery in the closing stages: Carlos Zambrano received a straight red card in the 82nd minute after accumulating a yellow earlier, leaving Alianza Lima with men. Both sides made tactical substitutions, including Hernán Barcos replacing Kevin Quevedo for Alianza, while Talleres brought on Nahuel Bustos to bolster their attack.
With this result, Alianza Lima remains third in Group D with point after three matches, while Talleres sits bottom with points. The match’s intensity sets the stage for their May 16th rematch in Argentina, which could prove decisive for both teams’ knockout-stage hopes.
