Alianza Lima advanced this Tuesday to the group stage of the Copa Libertadores after drawing 1-1 with Deportes Iquique in the match that concluded their third-round series, securing a 3-2 aggregate score.

Misael Dávila's goal in the 90th minute allowed the Dragones Celestes to equalize after Kevin Quevedo's goal in the 42nd minute. However, the goal was not enough to force a penalty shootout, as the Peruvian team advanced thanks to their 1-2 victory last week in Chile. Deportes Iquique arrived needing a win and came close to taking the lead when Pino took advantage of a cross from the left by González to beat goalkeeper Viscarra, but his goal was ruled offside by a very slight margin.

Alianza Lima controls the match and secures qualification

From that point on, Alianza Lima took control of the match with dynamic play, highlighted by the speed of Castillo from Ecuador and the skill of Quevedo. Deportes Iquique responded with good plays from Puch and Salinas, but they couldn't capitalize.

Kevin Quevedo appeared in the 42nd minute to win the ball on the edge of Deportes Iquique's box, make a cut, and fire a powerful, precise shot that left goalkeeper Requena with no chance. In the second half, the match remained tense, with constant pressure on the ball out. Castillo missed a clear opportunity to seal the win when he sent an inaccurate pass to Paolo Guerrero, who had entered the match in the 37th minute after Barcos' injury.

Surprise at the end, but Alianza Lima secures qualification

In the 52nd minute, Argentine referee Falcón awarded a penalty to Deportes Iquique for a foul on Garcés, but after reviewing the VAR, the decision was overturned.

After several clear chances for Alianza Lima, wasted by Lavandeira from Uruguay and Lagos from Peru, Misael Dávila appeared in the 90th minute to score with a left-footed shot and unexpectedly equalize the match. However, this goal did not change the outcome for Iquique, which was eliminated With their qualification for the group stage, Alianza Lima capped off a great pre-tournament campaign, in which they also eliminated Nacional de Paraguay and Boca Juniors from Argentina.