Sporting Cristal aims to win the Clausura Tournament and fight for the national title, which is why they need to start with a victory in the first match against Sport Huancayo. For now, things are going well for the 'Celestes', since Omar Merlo appeared before the 13th minute to score the partial 2-0.
The Roberto Mosquera's team had possession of the ball in enemy territory, making a series of short passes. Finally, Alejandro Hohberg decided to change the pace and filtered a pass between the lines for Nilson Loyola, who was already inside the box.
The left back of Sporting Cristal crossed a low center, which complicated goalkeeper Ángel Zamudio: he couldn't clear it well. The ball remained loose in the smaller rectangle and that's where Omar Merlo appeared to score. The regret was evident in Sport Huancayo, since the path to a good result is uphill.
Preview of Sporting Cristal vs. Sport Huancayo
The second and third place teams in the Apertura Tournament will face off in the start of the second tournament of the season. The 'Rojo Matador', who had a chance at the title until the final round, earned 40 points and finished one point behind champions Melgar (41). Meanwhile, the 'Celestes' reached 38 units.
The second and third place teams in the Apertura Tournament will face off in the start of the second tournament of the season. The 'Rojo Matador', who had a chance at the title until the final round, earned 40 points and finished one point behind champions Melgar (41). Meanwhile, the 'Celestes' reached 38 units.
On the other hand, Sport Huancayo was left with the feeling of being close to the title. Despite this, internally, they believe they can repeat the campaign to compete for important positions. "We have worked well these six months with the coach and we will try to have a similar campaign in the Clausura," said Marcos Lliuya.
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