Alianza Lima: Prosecutor’s Office investigates blackout in Matute due to exposure of people to danger and riots

The Public Ministry investigates a blackout in Matute due to people’s exposure to danger and riots. “The Crime Prevention Prosecutor’s Office referred the investigation against those responsible for the alleged crimes of exposing people to danger and riots to the detriment of citizens and PNP agents to the Criminal Prosecutor’s Office on Duty, after the end of the soccer classic,” he said. the entity.

“This was due to the power outage at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium (La Victoria) at the end of the sports match between the Alianza Lima and Universitario de Deportes clubs. It was also decided to carry out procedures to identify and individualize responsibilities,” was added in the statement via social networks.

Universitario de Deportes was proclaimed Peruvian soccer champion in an intense match played at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium. The winning goals for the team led by Jorge Fossati were scored by Edison Flores (3) and Horacio Calcaterra (82).

In the first leg, both teams left the key open by drawing 1-1. With the visiting victory, the ‘U’ achieved its 27th title in its history.

The referee paralyzed the game for a few minutes due to the launching of flares onto the playing field by Alianza fans. The police helped put them out.

With 122 years of foundation, Alianza reached the final of the 2023 tournament as champion of the Apertura, while Universitario managed to become champion of the Clausura. Then the lights went out after the final whistle and the ‘U’ had to take an Olympic lap in the dark.

The two finalists are classified for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores 2024, while Cristal and Melgar will play in the top continental tournament from the previous phases.

For the 2024 Copa Sudamericana the Peruvian representatives will be Sport Huancayo, ADT, Deportivo Garcilaso and César Vallejo.