Overview
- Atlético Grau beat FC Cajamarca 1-0 in Sullana for their first Apertura victory, secured by a 36' penalty converted by goalkeeper Patricio Álvarez after a handball by Pablo Míguez ruled by referee Edwin Ordóñez.
- The club confirmed a mutual parting with coach Ángel Comizzo following Friday’s match, closing a poor start that had left Grau bottom with one point from five games.
- Gerardo Ameli is reported as the incoming coach, with local outlets saying his arrival is expected pending official confirmation from the club.
- The result lifts Grau to four points, while the broader Apertura picture has Alianza Lima leading on 13 points at the start of matchday six.
- Sporting Cristal hosts Alianza Atlético on Saturday at Estadio Alberto Gallardo at 3:30 p.m. local time on L1 Max, with potential rotation suggested due to their Copa Libertadores schedule.