When everything seemed to indicate that the match between Ayacucho FC vs. Sporting Cristal would end with a 0-0, the 'rimense' team found the goal at the end. It was Joffre Escobar who scored with a header to give the victory to Roberto Mosquera's team at the Estadio Ciudad de Cumaná.
The action took place in the last play of the match. The visitor forced a corner kick, which was taken by Diego Buonanotte, who sent the ball to the heart of the rival's area. Escobar was there, and with great skill, he evaded his marker and connected a powerful header.
Andy Vidal, the goalkeeper who had a standout performance this afternoon, tried to save the ball. However, the speed of the shot prevented the goalkeeper from achieving his objective, thereby sealing the final 1-0 score in the Estadio Ciudad de Cumaná.
Sporting Cristal vs. Ayacucho FC: the preview
In the previous match, the Ayacucho team defeated Carlos A. Mannucci 1-0 at the Mansiche stadium in Trujillo. Ítalo Regalado's goal was enough for them to get their second consecutive victory, as they had defeated Alianza Atlético 2-0 in matchday 12.
As for Sporting Cristal, they come from a 4-2 victory over ADT at the Alberto Gallardo stadium. The 'Cerveceros' made some defensive mistakes again, but they still managed to win the match against the tarmeños.
Roberto Mosquera's team maintains their unbeaten record in the Clausura Tournament and with Alianza Lima and Melgar lurking in the standings, they are in need of a new victory. It would be important for the 'Rimenses' to earn three points against Ayacucho FC, especially because next Sunday they will face Universitario de Deportes at the Estadio Nacional.
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