Alianza Lima Faces ADT in Crucial Liga 1 Showdown Today

TARMA, Peru — Alianza Lima faces a challenging matchup against ADT today, March 29, as they visit the Unión Tarma Stadium for the sixth round of the Liga 1 Apertura tournament. The Professional Football League denied Alianza’s request to postpone the match due to logistical issues.

The team, managed by Néstor Gorosito, arrives at this game in strong form, having recently secured a 2-0 victory against Ayacucho FC at home. This win solidified their place in the Copa Libertadores group stage after defeating Deportes Iquique.

Currently, Alianza Lima holds second place in the league standings with 12 points, just three behind the leaders Melgar with 15 points. This proximity to the top spot has galvanized the players, who are eager to earn a full three points to enhance their title ambitions.

However, Coach Gorosito will be without several key players for this matchup, opting to rest them in preparation for their upcoming Copa Libertadores debut against Libertad in Paraguay. Only foreign players Fernando Gaibor and Alan Cantero are expected to feature for Alianza in this match, with younger talents like Bassco Soyer, Víctor Guzmán, and Carlos Gómez waiting for potential opportunities from the bench.

On the other hand, ADT has experienced a rocky start in the Apertura tournament. The team, under Carlos Desio, slipped to sixth place with eight points after suffering a setback, losing 2-1 to Sport Huancayo prior to the international break.

This match is critical for ADT, as they aim to recapture the form that saw them achieve a strong start to the season, notably due to the performances of Jhonny Vidales, who has been a standout scorer, including multiple hat tricks. Vidales, who previously played for Alianza Lima, remains a key figure for ADT.

The match between Alianza Lima and ADT is set to kick off at 1:00 p.m. local time. Viewers in Mexico can watch at 12:00 p.m., while those in Colombia and Ecuador will tune in at the same time as Peru. Fans in Bolivia, the U.S., and Venezuela can catch the game at 2:00 p.m., and it will begin at 3:00 p.m. in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, and Brazil.

Fans can watch the game live on Liga 1 Max, available through cable providers such as DirecTV, Claro, and Best Cable, alongside streaming options on Liga 1 Play. Infobae Perú will also provide live updates throughout the match.