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The decisive second leg of the Liga1 Te Apuesto playoff semi-final between Alianza Lima and Sporting Cristal will take place at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva. FIFA referee Kevin Ortega will officiate the match, supported by FIFA assistant referees and a VAR team led by Alejandro Villanueva. The first leg ended in a 1-1 draw. The match is scheduled for December 6th and will be broadcast live on L1MAX (and its streaming platforms), FOX Deportes (in the US), Fanatiz (internationally), and RPP radio.

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Alianza Lima and Sporting Cristal Face Off in Crucial Liga1 Playoff Decider

Lima, Peru – The stakes are high as Alianza Lima prepares to host Sporting Cristal in the second leg of their Liga1 Te Apuesto playoff semi-final on December 6th at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva. After a tense 1-1 draw in the first leg, the match promises to be a thrilling encounter with a spot in the final on the line.

FIFA referee Kevin Ortega will be in charge of the game, ensuring fair play alongside FIFA assistant referees Stephen Atoche and Albert Alarcón. The VAR system will be overseen by FIFA VAR referee Alejandro Villanueva, assisted by Diego Jaimes.

In the first leg, Martín Távara gave Sporting Cristal the lead with a penalty, but veteran Hernán Barcos responded for Alianza Lima, leveling the score and setting the stage for this decisive clash.

Fans in Peru can watch the match live on L1MAX and its streaming platforms (L1 Play and the L1MAX YouTube channel). FOX Deportes will broadcast the game in the United States, and Fanatiz will carry the match internationally. RPP radio will also provide live coverage on 89.7 FM, 730 AM, and via Audioplayer.

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