Christian Cueva shines in the Brasileirao

When it comes to Santos, Christian Cueva excels in the Brasileirao. In the past season, our compatriot stood out with one goal and three assists in a single match and this afternoon, facing the same team at the Pacaembu stadium, the Peruvian national team midfielder is also one of the figures for Sao Paulo in the city derby. First, it was a subtle finish that made the Brazilian press explode, and then it was with a pass that could have been another goal.

Minute 45 of the match. Cueva takes a corner kick from the right flank, the Santos defense clears the ball, but it remains in play for the home team. In a succession of passes, the former Alianza Lima player escapes down the right flank and, with all the freedom, sends a cross into the area for it to be the third goal for the 'Tricolor' side.

However, our compatriot's precise cross could not be capitalized by defender Robert Arboleda. The Ecuadorian outmuscles two players, but his shot goes wide of the right post of goalkeeper Vanderlei. And so both teams went into halftime.

Cueva scored his third goal in the current Brasileirao. (Video: YouTube)