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Tense Match in Callao: Comerciantes Unidos Surprises Sport Boys
Callao, Peru – In a match filled with tension and cards, Comerciantes Unidos secured a valuable away victory against Sport Boys at the Estadio Miguel Grau del Callao, as part of the eighth round of the Apertura of the Peruvian First Division. The only goal of the match, scored by M. Sen in the 67th minute, was enough to seal the win.
While Sport Boys dominated possession with 67%, they struggled to translate that dominance into clear scoring opportunities. Of the 18 shots attempted, only 2 managed to trouble the opposing goalkeeper. Comerciantes Unidos, on the other hand, capitalized on their defensive solidity and effectiveness on the counter-attack.
Referee Micke Palomino had a busy night, showing a total of 8 yellow cards. Sport Boys received 4 cautions, while Comerciantes Unidos also saw 4 of their players warned. The match was characterized by a large number of fouls committed, 20 by Comerciantes Unidos and 10 by Sport Boys, reflecting the intensity and constant dispute for control of the game. Despite Sport Boys’ territorial dominance, Comerciantes Unidos took the 3 points thanks to the effectiveness of their only shot on goal.
Substitutions comerciantes unidos: at minute 57 K. Paico came in and J. Parodi went out., at minute 57 G. Sanchez came in and L. Garcia went out., at minute 68 P. Mendez came in and G. E. Alfaro Martinez went out., at minute 68 J. Marchioni came in and R. Chipao went out., at minute 88 M. Sen came in and J. Nunez went out.
Substitutions sport boys: at minute 60 G. Rodriguez came in and F. Martinez went out., at minute 69 E. Saba came in and F. Roca went out., at minute 80 C. Carbajal came in and J. Gonzales went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sport Boys
Comerciantes Unidos
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