Carlos Bustos: “This must be the new starting point for Alianza Lima”

Alianza Lima made its debut in the group round of the Copa Libertadores on Wednesday night and could not beat River Plate. Although the result was a defeat (1-0) at the National Stadium in Lima, the coach of the ‘Intimates, Carlos Bustos, highlighted the work of his team to compete.

“I think the team played an intelligent game and competed against a great rival. The goal comes from a side kick play, which we could easily have solved, but we also had our chances. I think we played a great game.” the Argentine said at a press conference.

Busts insisted that “The guys worked very well and I think this should be the new starting point for Alianza Lima for everything that comes”.

Alianza Lima’s strategist recognized the difficulty involved in facing River Plate, which won thanks to a goal from Matías Suárez after an assist from Julián Álvarez.

“It was a game in which the rival had a higher percentage of ball possession and they have a game that they have been managing for a long time, with a lot of depth, with a lot of precision and speed, but I think we were good in controlling the game. Sometimes, we couldn’t take off in some situations to unbalance him, although we got there a few times in the first half; and in the second half, we also had our chances”said the DT.

On the other hand, Bustos considered that Alianza Lima “It could have tied, the result could have been another”, but in any case River “It’s a team with a lot of hierarchy and sometimes in some situations where you can be a little unfocused, the goal can come”.

What comes to Alianza Lima

After the defeat, it will be time to turn the page and think about UTC, its rival this Sunday, April 10, for the ninth day of the Opening Tournament of League 1. The next international presentation of the Victorian team will be on Wednesday, April 13 at 5:00 pm (Peruvian time), in front of Colo Colo in Chile.