In the second minute of the game, Nacional de Paraguay took the lead with a goal from Gustavo Caballero after an excellent counterattack led by Orlando Gaona Lugó. However, Alianza Lima quickly responded with a powerful shot from Paolo Guerrero that was masterfully stopped by goalkeeper Guillermo Viscarra.
In the second half, the visiting team threatened again with a cross from Jesús Castillo that ended in a header from Kevin Quevedo, but it did not pose significant danger to Santiago Rojas. With time expired, Alianza Lima equalized thanks to a penalty taken by Hernán Barcos, substituting for Guerrero who left injured.
The final score was 1-1 in the match between Nacional de Paraguay and Alianza Lima, valid for the first preliminary round of the Copa Libertadores. The determination of which team will advance to the next phase will be made next Wednesday, with Alianza Lima being the host in this crucial match.
The winner of this bracket will face Boca Juniors in the third and final preliminary round before entering the group stage. With an early goal in their favor, the Paraguayan team managed to take the lead in this thrilling match.
