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Sporting Cristal defeats Universitario in a tense match
Lima, Peru – Sporting Cristal defeated Universitario de Deportes 2-1 in a thrilling match played at the Estadio Nacional de Lima. The match was marked by the intensity and fight of both teams, with several yellow cards and strategic substitutions.
The first goal came in the 29th minute when Gianfranco Cazonatti took advantage of a pass from Santiago González to open the scoring. Sporting Cristal dominated the first half, while Universitario tried to react but without success.
In the second half, Universitario came out with more determination and took possession of the ball. However, Sporting Cristal defended effectively and in the 67th minute, Fernando Pacheco scored the second goal for his team, again assisted by Santiago González.
Despite the adverse score, Universitario did not give up and managed to discount in the 86th minute thanks to a goal from Jesús Rivera, who took advantage of a pass from Andy Valera.
The match ended with the victory of Sporting Cristal by 2-1, which allows them to continue fighting for the title. Universitario, on the other hand, will have to improve their performance to aspire to a place in the standings.
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Substitutions universitario: at minute 46 J. Murrugarra came in and R. Urena went out., at minute 46 J. Concha came in and H. Calcaterra went out., at minute 68 G. Costa came in and M. Perez went out., at minute 68 J. Rivera came in and E. Flores went out., at minute 80 N. Cabanillas came in and S. Portocarrero went out.
Substitutions sporting cristal: at minute 65 F. Pacheco came in and I. Avila went out., at minute 65 J. Lora came in and N. Pasquini went out., at minute 81 M. Tavara came in and J. E. Pretell Panta went out., at minute 81 L. Iberico came in and M. Cauteruccio went out., at minute 90 G. Chavez came in and L. Sosa went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sporting Cristal
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Universitario
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