LIMA, Peru (Interstat) — Alianza Lima opened its Primera División season with a commanding 3-0 victory over UTC Cajamarca on Sunday at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva. The result defied a pregame projection from Interstat, which had simulated a 1-1 draw despite giving Alianza a 92.8% probability to win.

Midfielder Jesús Castillo led the way, scoring the opening goal in the 31st minute and adding an assist. Gaspar Gentile and Paolo Guerrero also found the net for the dominant home side. The match was marred by discipline, featuring six yellow cards and a red card shown to Alianza defender Carlos Zambrano just before halftime. Alianza Lima begins the campaign with a win, while UTC Cajamarca starts with a loss.