With a great pass from Yoshimar Yotún from the center of the field, Joao Grimaldo found a space in the box after surpassing Rodrigo Colombo and scored the 1-0 in favor of Sporting Cristal who is winning, temporarily, against Sport Huancayo. The skillful forward dribbled and shot in front of goalkeeper Ángel Zamudio, who could only watch the ball pass.
In a complicated scenario for Sporting Cristal (due to the last 4-1 defeat against Cusco FC), the blue team went out to the Alberto Gallardo stadium with the anxiety of seeking the three points. After repeated attempts, this time there was effectiveness, as a result of a great play.
Yoshimar Yotún is having a good game in midfield and this time he assisted Joao Grimaldo. In this way, the player called up for the Peruvian National Team scores again, the last time was in the victory against Atlético Grau in the city of Piura, where the blues won 3-2.
Sporting Cristal vs. Sport Huancayo: what's coming up
Sporting Cristal and Sport Huancayo face each other at the Alberto Gallardo stadium in a match valid for matchday 17 of the Clausura Tournament in Liga 1. With the end of the tournament approaching, both teams are looking to define their future for the next season and are close to securing their spot in international tournaments.
Sporting Cristal, a candidate to qualify for the next Copa Libertadores, will have to face Cienciano in Cusco for matchday 18. The date is still to be confirmed, as Universitario will also play in Cusco and they can't play simultaneously. On the last matchday, they will be at home against Alianza Atlético.
On the other hand, Sport Huancayo, close to qualifying for the Copa Sudamericana, will be at home for matchday 18 against Sport Boys, a team that is trying to distance themselves from the bottom of the table. Regarding the last matchday, they will visit the Monumental stadium to face Universitario de Deportes, a candidate for the Clausura Tournament.
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