Sporting Cristal received the first blow in the duel against Sport Huancayo for him Opening 2023. It was a great goal from Marcos Lliuya that left everyone surprised. Far from lowering the level, Tiago Nunes’s team went in search of an equalizer and it didn’t take long to achieve it. Adrian Ascues He made a good individual play on the edge of the area and unattackable with his left foot for goalkeeper Angel Zamudio. Something special for the midfielder, that he couldn’t help but cry with emotion.
Nearly ten minutes after the first goal of the match, the 20-year-old was given an allotment by Irven Avila and showed his full potential to score the equalizer. After removing the whip, Ascues shouted the goal with all his might and put his hands to his face. With tears in his eyes, he pointed to the sky, while receiving the hug of his companions.
It should be noted that the 2-1 in favor of the ‘brewer’ team was scored by Brenner Marlos. The Brazilian striker, often criticized by the fans, scored just one minute after entering the field of play. Great play by coach Tiago Nunes. An important victory for Sporting Cristal.
Sporting Cristal vs. Sport Huancayo: what’s to come
Sporting Cristal and Sport Huancayo play on date 17 of the Opening Tournament. The objective of both squads is to continue adding points and not to lose step in what will be the Accumulated Table, facing the Closing Tournament. For this reason, victory is key in this and the next matches.
Sporting Cristal is in third place in the standings. After Huancayo, the next duel will be at home on June 1 against Cienciano. Later, on the 7th of the same month, he will play date 5 of the Copa Libertadores against The Strongest in Bolivia. The Opening Tournament closes against Alianza Atlético in Sullana.
On Sport Huancayo’s side, they have two games remaining. After Cristal, they will face Sport Boys as a visitor. They close the Opening Tournament against Universitario, on June 11. In the Closing, they will be led by Wilmar Valencia, who was fired from Binacional.
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