Sporting Cristal lost 3-0 in Lima.

Sports Crystal lost 2-0 against National in Asunción and was forced to win by three goals in Lima to go directly to phase 3 of the Libertadores Cup. The Rímense team have good local numbers and also a history that allows them to dream of the feat, they beat a Paraguayan team 3-0 in 2000.

Yoshimar Yotún was changed due to injury during Sporting Cristal vs Nacional de Paraguay for the Copa Libertadores

The midfielder felt like new and forced coach Tiago Nunes to make his first change at Defensores del Chaco.

It happened on March 7 of this year. THE ‘celestial’ they faced Collegiate athletic, a historic team from the municipality of Lambaré and currently a member of the Paraguayan second division. At that time, the team coach ‘Guarani’ was John Desiderius Zacharias.

The Cristal board decided to change venue and moved from playing for Nacional to Alberto Gallardo. Just over six thousand fans of the group ‘bayo pontine’ They met at the ancient colossus located in the neighborhood of San Martín de Porres.

Atlético Collegiales at the Alberto Gallardo stadium.
Atlético Collegiales at the Alberto Gallardo stadium.

Juan Carlos Oblitascoach of the Peruvian club, commanded the following eleven: Sérgio Navarro, Manuel Marengo, Miguel Rebosio, Jean Ferrari, Luis Moreno, Aldo Olcese, Germán Pinillos, Javier Soria, Erick Torres, Roberto Holsen and Carlos Juárez.

Goal by Nacional against Sporting Cristal for the Copa Libertadores.

Sporting Cristal received a goal in just 12 seconds from Nacional for the Copa Libertadores

Winger Roberto Martínez surprised the “heavenly” with a header and scored the 1-0 at the Defensores del Chaco stadium.

The game started and the locals took a long time to break the tie. It was only after 45 minutes that he appeared Roberto Holsen take advantage of a center and define with a head. Then, at 57′, Carlos Juarez he ran into a rebound inside the area and sent it to save.

Finally, at 65′, Aldo Olcese makes a great individual game with ‘little hat’ included and a teammate wanted to finish, but he messed up, so the ‘Boring’ He had to do it subtly before the departure of the Paraguayan goalkeeper. In this way he condemned the victory in favor of the ‘brewers’.

Sporting Cristal lost to Nacional of Paraguay and will be looking to turn things around in Lima. (Conmebol Libertadores)

Sporting Cristal vs Nacional: what results do the “celestials” need to access phase 3 of the Copa Libertadores?

The team of the “brewer” succumbed during its visit to Asunción against the “Academy”, it will therefore have to turn the tide at the national stadium in Lima to continue its international career.

It was not the only time that Sporting Cristal managed to score three goals against a Paraguayan team, because years later, in 2001 and 2004, they beat 3-2 against Olympiad in Lima for the group stage of the Copa Libertadores.

Sporting Cristal vs Olimpia, 2004 Copa Libertadores match, took place at the National Stadium.
Sporting Cristal vs Olimpia, 2004 Copa Libertadores match, took place at the National Stadium.

The team managed by Tiago Nunes lost 2-0 against Nacional at Defensores del Chaco. The team’s two goals ‘tricolor‘ went headlong. Roberto Martínez did it at 46′ and at a discount, at 97’, Gustavo Aguilar widened the gap.

From now on, the Peruvians and the Paraguayans will meet tomorrow, Tuesday February 28 at 7:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) at the national stadium, in the presence of supporters. ‘celestial’. This match will be broadcast on the ESPN and Star+ signal. In addition, you can find out about all incidents via GlobeLiveMedia.

How do the two clubs arrive? Cristal was unable to face his game with Deportivo Binacional on Matchday 6 of Ligue 1 due to the TV rights dispute. For its part, the Nacional drew 0-0 with Sportivo Ameliano for the 5th day of the Paraguayan championship.

– If Sporting Cristal wins by a difference of two goals, everything will be decided on penalties.

– If Sporting Cristal wins by more than two goals, they will go directly to phase 3 of the Copa Libertadores.

– If Sporting Cristal wins with the slightest difference, Nacional will enter the other preliminary phase.

– In case of Sporting Cristal tie, Nacional will qualify for Stage 3 of the Copa Libertadores.

– If Sporting Cristal loses, Nacional will qualify for the next stage of the tournament.

GIVEN: For this edition of the Copa Libertadores, there is no extra value for an away goal and no extra time. If the tie is maintained in Cristal vs Nacional, they will face a penalty shootout.

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