Peruvian Soccer League Update: Universitario Leads, Alianza Lima Stumbles; Club World Cup Kicks Off

Peruvian Soccer League Update: Universitario Leads, Alianza Lima Stumbles; Club World Cup Kicks Off Peru's Liga 1 Apertura tournament saw Universitario de Deportes claim the top spot after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Ayacucho FC. The winning goal, a powerful header from Aldo Corzo in the 90+2 minute, secured three crucial points for Universitario. Meanwhile, Alianza Lima's hopes of catching up were dashed with a disappointing 0-0 draw against Sport Huancayo. The match, played at Matute, saw Alianza fail to capitalize on opportunities. "It was a frustrating match," said an anonymous Alianza Lima player after the game. "We had our chances but couldn't convert them." Elsewhere, Sporting Cristal secured a significant 3-2 win over Deportivo Garcilaso, demonstrating their strong form. The Club World Cup also began, with a thrilling 0-0 draw between Inter Miami CF and Al Ahly, and Bayern Munich's dominant 10-0 victory over Auckland City.