Peru Primera Division, Descentralizado
A lot of money was invested in Sporting Cristal during the off-season, and they actually managed to make a good and solid team, finally capable of fighting for the title. But as it's always the case with money-infused teams, too many wrong steps aren't allowed. And Cristal already made 2 consecutive slumps, losing at the newly-reformed San Martin, and drawing 2-2 at home with league leaders Cesar Vallejo. And while none of this results can be condemned (both San Martin and Cesar Vallejo have good players and are solid teams), coach Mosquera can't afford another wrong turn, so he must win this match, without any excuses. And they are more than able to do that, as they proved many times they can take on tough matches (won 3-2 in Huanuco, 5-0 at Sport Boys, etc). Midfielder Cazulo and top scorer Rengifo are fit to play, so that will surely be a boost for the team. Union Comercio is nothing special so far this season... away from home they haven't won a single match, while as hosts they have 2/3 wins, against poor travelers Huancayo and Inti Gas, while losing to Cesar Vallejo. Quality is definitely on the away side here, and I see some value in this bet, as I was expecting at most a level ball on Cristal. GL!
Cristal (+0.25 AH) @ 1.92, 3/10
Result: 1-1, HALF-WON
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