Lopez’s stoppage-time goal lifts Tacna Heroica past Alianza Huanuco
TACNA, Peru (Interstat) — Tacna Heroica defeated visiting Alianza Huanuco 1-0 on Sunday at Estadio Joel Gutiérrez de Tacna in Tacna, with Mathias Lopez scoring in the 12th minute of second-half stoppage time. Lopez played all 90 minutes and recorded the match’s only goal. Tacna Heroica’s Leon P. received a yellow card in the 15th minute, Alianza Huanuco was booked in the 20th, and Alianza Huanuco’s Cuneo O. was cautioned in the 80th. Alianza Huanuco made substitutions at the 33rd and 59th minutes before Tacna Heroica brought on Rodriguez K. in the 64th and Loayza G. in the 73rd. Alianza Huanuco then used substitutions in the 74th and 76th minutes, and Tacna Heroica made two changes in the 86th. The home side protected its narrow lead through the final minutes. Alianza Huanuco moved to 0-2-1 in the competition and across all competitions, while Tacna Heroica is 1-2-1 in both.