When it seemed that Sporting Cristal was staying with the victory in Inca Garcilaso de La Vega, Santiago Giordana appeared to decree the 4-4 in injury time. The Deportivo Garcilaso striker scored his brace against the 'celestial' and made the fans and coaching staff scream. It was an agonizing goal in a match that is a candidate to be the best of 2023. It is worth noting that the four goals by the Cusco team came through the air.
Thanks to his two goals, Garcilaso was able to rescue a point at home. After the match, the Argentine pointed out that they have a lot to improve in the defensive zone and they also have to be more precise in the attack. "It was a great match, it is clear that both teams played well. We deserved more, we have to avoid making so many mistakes in finishing," he said.
Sporting Cristal vs. Garcilaso: what's coming
Sporting Cristal and Deportivo Garcilaso face each other in matchday 8 of the Liga 1 at Garcilaso de la Vega stadium in Cusco. The Rimac team presents an alternate squad with a view to their match in the Copa Libertadores and the case of the locals is that they arrive as leaders of the tournament.
Sporting Cristal is one of the teams that needs to conserve energy and, for this reason, presents an alternate squad for this match. This Thursday they face Huracán in the Copa Libertadores and, if they win, they will advance to the group stage. In the Liga 1, their next match is against Atlético Grau.
Deportivo Garcilaso is the leader of the tournament and so far has not lost. After facing Sporting Cristal, they will visit Sport Boys on March 19. A few days later, they will be home again and this time they will play against Carlos Mannucci, for the pending match of the first round.
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