“Sporting Cristal is a big club”, said Christofer Gonzales after triumph over Cienciano

Christofer Gonzales is one of the leaders of Sporting Cristal and the best player of the season so far. The midfielder is in charge of giving the team good football, although what was most needed against Cienciano was attitude and courage, characteristics that the entire 'celeste' team demonstrated in the 1-0 away win by the 11th date of the Apertura Tournament League 1 2022. 'Canchita' highlighted the rimense team after the victory.

“The teams that come to Cusco will find it very difficult to add. We were satisfied with our performance and now we have to think about what is coming. The result helps us in security and trust as a team. Sporting Cristal is a big club and everyone is ready to compete and to perform,” he said at a press conference at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega stadium at the end of the engagement.

At another time he revealed that they are fit for both competitions and was frustrated by not being able to score internationally. “We are giving priority to both tournaments (Liga 1 and Copa Libertadores). We didn't have much affinity in the result internationally, we have generated scoring chances but for us it was frustrating not to make them happen. However, this team is ready to fight both championships,” he said.

Christofer Gonzales started and played the whole game against the 'Cusqueños', where he showed his skillful play during the attacks of the 'brewers'. He did not participate in the goal action, but was essential for the passages of possession and creation of the team. Irven Ávila was in charge of scoring Leandro Sosa's head after cross.

The offensive steering wheel considered by Ricardo Gareca for the Peruvian national team has 11 matches in the season between Liga 1 and Copa Libertadores. In total, he has 868 minutes on the court with six goals and one assist, being the scorer of his team.

The 'rimenses' reached seventh position and now have 18 points in the standings, beating Universitario de Deportes and getting three points behind the leader. However, there are still games to play and the squares can be moved a lot until Sunday. Now they will focus on the Copa Libertadores, where they will face Talleres de Córdoba for the third date of group J this Tuesday, April 26 from 07:30pm (Peruvian time).

GREETED MOSQUERA'S RECOVERY

In the middle of the match, it was revealed that Roberto Mosquera, who was separated by health issues, had overcome COVID-19 and there is a possibility that he can travel to Argentina with the squad to lead the third date of the Conmebol tournament.

“The main thing is health and thank God Roberto has been able to recover in the best way. Soon we will be with the entire technical command together,” he said.

SPORTING CRISTAL 1-0 CIENCIANO

Sporting Cristal took advantage of a situation that didn't seem so dangerous and took three valuable points. Irven Ávila was in charge of scoring the only goal of the compromise with a superb headshot between two defenders. The ball came pumped, but the striker, who had entered in the second half, was able to score in the 67 minutes and give the 'celestes' triumph.

With this goal, he scored four goals and the same amount in assists. In addition, he is one of the historic scorers of the 'bajopontino' draw with 113 scores. He got five goals away from taking fifth place from Flavio Maestri.

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