dailyloe.com – Sporting Cristal suffered a 1-0 home defeat to CD Moquegua in Lima on Thursday. The match was the ninth fixture of Peru’s 2026 Liga 1 Apertura tournament. The decisive goal came from a costly defensive mistake by the hosts.
Ecuadorian forward Edgar Lastre scored the only goal in the 14th minute. He capitalized on a lethal counter-attack after a defensive error by Sporting Cristal. His finish silenced the crowd at the Estadio Alberto Gallardo.
The first half saw several key moments that shaped the match. Gustavo Cazonatti was brought down in the Moquegua area in the 28th minute. Players appealed for a penalty, but the play was ruled offside.
Moquegua had chances to extend their lead before halftime. Lastre threatened again in stoppage time but shot from a tight angle. Diego Enríquez then lost possession, gifting an opportunity to Mejía, who failed to convert.
Sporting Cristal, known as ‘Los Cerveceros’, dominated possession but lacked finishing. They were unable to break down a resolute Moquegua defense in the second half. The result is a significant upset in the early tournament standings.
The Liga 1 Apertura is the first stage of Peru’s top-flight football season. It features 19 teams competing for a place in the championship final. Matches are broadcast live on the L1MAX platform for domestic viewers.[]
Source: Infobae
