Diego Buonanotte took advantage of a defensive error and equalized the score 1-1 in the Sporting Cristal vs. San Martín match being played at the Estadio Monumental in Lima. San Martín had opened the scoring with a goal from Arroyo, but failed to maintain the lead and now the teams would go to halftime with the score level.
When everything seemed to be adverse for Sporting Cristal, Buonanotte launched an explosive counterattack that ended in a goal for the team. The popular 'Enano' made a run to surprise the rival defense and score his second goal in the 2022 Clausura Tournament.
The match didn't start favorably for the team from Rímac because 'los santos' also showed sparks of good football, as evidenced by Arroyo's first goal. Just before the end of the first half, everything starts from scratch in the match.
Sporting Cristal vs. San Martín: What's Next
Sporting Cristal and San Martín face each other in the Liga 1 on Matchday 8 at the Estadio Monumental. After this match, both teams have different schedules to face for the rest of the local tournament. The present is different, but the remaining matches are the same.
Sporting Cristal returned to the Alberto Gallardo stadium in the previous round against Carlos Stein. For the next matchday, they will be local again at their stadium against César Vallejo. Remember that in the first leg match, the Celestes lost in Trujillo against the 'poetas', who were left with 9 players.
On the other hand, San Martín has a very difficult challenge in their quest to climb positions and will have to visit Melgar in Arequipa on Friday, August 26. This match could be crucial in their fight to distance themselves from the relegation spots. The Arequipeños will be focused on their Copa Sudamericana match.
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