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Sporting Cristal vs Sport Huancayo match
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The gist
Sporting Cristal hosts Sport Huancayo on Aug 16, 11:00 Peru time in Liga 1 Clausura. Both teams sit tied on 7 points, chasing leader Deportivo Garcilaso.
Background
This is a matchday 5 fixture of the 2026 Torneo Clausura, the second half of Peru's Liga 1 season. Sporting Cristal drew 1-1 with Universitario last round, while Sport Huancayo also drew 1-1 against Chankas. Both teams have 7 points, two behind leader Deportivo Garcilaso, making this a key clash for the upper standings.
How it unfolded
- Feb 28, 2026Sport Huancayo beat Sporting Cristal 2-1 at home in the Apertura, with goals from Salcedo and Caballero; Jair Moretti scored for Cristal.
- Aug 11, 2026Media outlets announce the match date, time, and broadcast details for the Clausura fixture.
- Aug 16, 2026The match is scheduled to be played at Estadio Alberto Gallardo at 11:00 Peru time, broadcast on L1 Max.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The league scheduled the match for Sunday Aug 16 at 11:00 at Estadio Alberto Gallardo, with L1 Max as the official broadcaster.
- Analysts
- Sporting Cristal's draw at Universitario was seen as a positive result given the difficult venue, keeping them in the top group.
- Caution
- Sport Huancayo aims to earn points away from home to maintain a good start and push for a Copa Sudamericana spot.