Sporting Cristal
Sporting Cristal achieved a goalless draw against Huracán in the Phase 3 of the Copa Libertadores. The team suffered at certain points in the match, but managed to keep a clean sheet to stay alive for the second leg.
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One of those who spoke openly about this result was renowned Argentine journalist and commentator Pablo Giralt. During an analysis of the match between Huracán and Cristal, he dared to say that the Celeste team was a "serious" team.
However, he couldn't hide his annoyance at seeing that at certain times during the match, Cristal wasted time in Huracán's half. To make matters worse, he demanded that 12 minutes be added and not just the 6 determined by the Uruguayan referee.
He knows that the tie is still open and that Cristal has the advantage of playing the second leg at home. They are very aware of the 5-1 victory they achieved against Nacional, so it is clear that they will analyze every aspect in the following days.
"Sporting Cristal wasted so much time. They committed so many fouls, simulations. 6 minutes were added, and I think that with 12 minutes, it would have been more fair for the referee. He fell quite short", expressed journalist Pablo Giralt.
When is the Sporting Cristal vs Huracán match?
The match between Sporting Cristal and Huracán for the second leg of the Phase 3 of the Copa Libertadores will take place on Thursday, March 16 at 19:00 local time.