Sporting Cristal Dominates with 4-0 Victory Over Carlos Mannucci in Liga 1 Clash

August 4, 2024, 2:15 p.m. EST

The best plays of the overwhelming 4-0 victory of the ‘sky blue’ team against the ‘cardinals’ in the Clausura Tournament. (Video: L1 MAX)

Sporting Cristal returned to the path of victory at the Alberto Gallardo Stadium. The team from Rímac set the pace at home and secured three points after overwhelming Carlos Mannucci in the fifth round of the 2024 Liga 1 Clausura.

From start to finish, the ‘rimenses’ showed great performance backed by their fans. Although Carlos Mannucci tried to surprise in the first minutes, the ‘beer-makers’ proved to be superior at all times and before the 15-minute mark, they had already struck first: Martín Cauteruccio scored from a penalty.

Sporting Cristal’s top scorer was not satisfied with that and went for more. He scored again at the 43rd and 65th minutes of the match to complete his hat-trick. He could have increased his personal tally with another penalty kick, but he gave the chance to Santiago González, who also had a good game.

The Argentine winger did not fail and sealed the 4-0 for his team. After that, the ‘sky blue’ team continues to fight for the championship. With this victory, they temporarily placed second in the Clausura, just below Alianza Lima, who has two more points in the standings. Meanwhile, Mannucci remains stuck in the lower ranks.