The midfielder hit him from outside the area and beat goalkeeper José Carvallo. (Video: League 1 Max)
Alianza Lima received César Vallejo at the National Stadium for Date 1 of the Apertura Tournament of League 1 2024. The ‘intimates’ took a 2-1 lead at the beginning of the second half, more precisely at 49 minutes, thanks to a enormous goal from Catriel Cabellos, who took a violent right hand from about 25 meters that hit the corner, impossible for José Carvallo.
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The play began with a pass from Sebastián Rodríguez, who touched Hernán Barcos, who had leaned down on the left to have contact with the ball. The ‘Pirate’ saw the rise of the former Racing Club midfielder, who hooked up, got in line and took the spectacular shot that went into the top corner.
This goal allowed those led by Alejandro Restrepo to face the second half with the peace of mind of having the advantage in the result. Let us remember that the first 45 minutes were complicated for the ‘intimates’, because the ‘poets’ took the lead in the 21st minute with a goal from Óscar Barreto after a serious mistake at the start of Jiovany Ramos.
Óscar Barreto opened the scoring against the ‘blue and white’ in the Apertura Tournament. (Video: League 1 Max)
It was not until 39 minutes, after much insistence and a couple of miraculous saves by José Carvallo, that La Victoria’s team equalized with a great goal from Cecilio Waterman, who scored a powerful header to finish a fast play that began with a long pass from Juan Pablo Freytes and Kevin Serna center.
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It should be noted that, despite the fact that at the beginning the ‘intimates’ were very imprecise and they did not finish finding themselves on the field of play, Catriel Cabellos was the most redeemable, leaving everything in each play, being clear in the passes and always trying to go forward. In fact, at 14 minutes he was able to open the scoring, as a pass from Ricardo Lagos left him in front of the goalkeeper, but he could not adjust and missed the one-on-one shot.
The Panamanian striker scored a spectacular goal for the tie at Nacional. (Video: League 1 Max)
With the outstanding performance of Catriel Cabellos, many Alianza Lima fans are excited about the possibility of enjoying their football for a long time, since he is only 19 years old. However, this will be complicated, because the transfer of the wheel belongs to Racing Club of Argentina, a club with which he has a contract until the end of 2026. His instance in La Victoria is on loan and, unlike the Pablo Sabbag’s situation with La Equidad, he does not have a purchase option.
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If the ‘blue and whites’ wish to have the player’s services permanently, they would have to reach an agreement with the ‘Academy’ to extend the loan or buy him at a much lower price than his clause, which amounts to 20 million euros, a figure beyond the reach of any Peruvian club.
For now, what Alianza hopes is to get the most out of the player, both in the local tournament and in the Copa Libertadores, a competition in which he was already able to debut last year in the Avellaneda team.
Catriel Cabellos was promoted to the professional squad of the ‘academy’ at the request of Fernando Gago. – Credit: Racing Club
The next challenge that Alianza Lima will have in the search for its 26th star will be in Sullana, next Sunday, February 4 at 2:00 p.m., when they visit Alianza Atlético at the Campeones del 36 stadium for the second date of the Apertura Tournament of League 1 2024.
Later on Saturday the 10th at 8:00 p.m., they will have one of their most complicated duels, as they will receive Universitario de Deportes at the National Stadium, in what will be a new edition of the Peruvian soccer superclassic, a special one, because the ‘Blanquiazules’ are eager for revenge for the final lost last year, in which the ‘creams’ defeated them 2-0 at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium.