MIN 32: Sporting Cristal faces yet another close call as UTC threatens with a dangerous attack, but they remain unable to equalize.
MIN 27: A critical play from J. González prevented UTC from scoring. He appeared at the far post, deflecting a crucial shot from the visitors.
MIN 25: Felipe Vizeu rose high for a header after a free kick, but his attempt lacked clarity, resulting in a background kick for UTC.
MIN 20: An incredible defensive effort from Sporting Cristal kept them in the lead. Cristiano made a sensational clearance off the line while Enríquez was grounded.
MIN 18: Muñoz from UTC receives a yellow card for a reckless tackle on J. González, marking the second caution of the match.
MIN 16: Yotún nearly added to Sporting Cristal’s lead from the edge of UTC’s area, but his shot skimmed past the left post of goalkeeper Campos.
MIN 13: The game’s first booking goes to Dioses of UTC for a strong foul against Yotún.
MIN 08: GOOOOOAL from Sporting Cristal! Felipe Vizeu netted the opener following a pinpoint pass from Yoshimar Yotún, finishing with a single touch for the 1-0 advantage at home.
MIN 05: UTC exploited a communication error with a quick counterattack. However, they failed to pose a serious threat to Enríquez in goal.
MIN 02: Vizeu attempted a ‘chalaca’ but miscalculated his dive, resulting in an inaccurate shot. This was Sporting Cristal’s first attempt of the match.
The game has started! Sporting Cristal takes on UTC at the Alberto Gallardo stadium for the 2026 Liga 1 Apertura Tournament.
Confirmed Lineups
Sporting Cristal:
Enriquez; J. González, Abram, Lutiger, Cristiano; Cazonatti, Távara, Yotún, S. González; Iberico, Vizeu.
UTC:
Campos; Garro, Serra, Duarte, Caro; Dioses, Muñoz, Lliuya, Camacho; Figuera, De Jesús.
Match Day
It’s match day! Sporting Cristal welcomes UTC as part of date 11 of Apertura 2026. The clash is set to kick off around 11:00 am at the Alberto Gallardo stadium.
How Sporting Cristal Arrives at the Match
Sporting Cristal is in dire need of a victory. The appointment of (Zé Ricardo) as head coach has sparked optimism, but the team comes into this match following two consecutive defeats in the local championship: the first against The Chankas away, followed by a surprising loss to CD Moquegua at home.
Despite a positive start in the Libertadores Cup with a victory over Cerro Porteño, a 2-1 loss against Palmeiras has left the squad unsettled, particularly due to controversial officiating.
How UTC Arrives at the Match
The Technical University of Cajamarca initially had a great start in the championship, rising to the top of the standings. However, a setback against Lima Alliance has sent the team down a slippery slope, as they now face a winless streak of four games.
In this span, they suffered defeats to University and John Paul II, and were held to draws against Athletic Alliance and Sport Huancayo. They need a win to regain their footing in the league and pull closer to the top.
Expected Lineups for the Match
Sporting Cristal: Diego Enriquez; Cristiano, Rafael Lutiger, Miguel Araujo, Juan Cruz González; Gustavo Cazonatti, Yoshimar Yotún, Luis Ibérico; Maxloren Castro, Irven Ávila, Felipe Vizeu.
UTC: Ángelo Campos; Dylan Caro, Bruno Duarte, Manuel Ganoza, Gilmar Paredes; Arquímedes Figuera, David Dioses; Adolfo Muñoz, Marcos Lliuya, David Camacho, Marlon De Jesús.
Match Broadcast Information
This exciting duel will be broadcast live by L1MAX, available via various platforms including Claro, Best Cable, DirecTV, Win, and Movistar TV. Fans can catch all the action on their TVs or stream it via the League 1 Play app.
Match Start Times for Various Locations
- 11:00 a.m. in Peru, Colombia, and Ecuador
- 12:00 p.m. in Venezuela, Bolivia, and Miami
- 1:00 p.m. in Uruguay, Paraguay, Chile, and Brazil
Previous Encounters in League 1
- Sporting Cristal 2-2 UTC | Closing Tournament 2025
- UTC 4-1 Sporting Cristal | Apertura Tournament 2025
- Sporting Cristal 4-0 UTC | Closing Tournament 2024
- UTC 1-2 Sporting Cristal | Apertura Tournament 2024
- Sporting Cristal 1-1 UTC | Closing Tournament 2023
- UTC 1-1 Sporting Cristal | Apertura Tournament 2023
Stay tuned for further updates and a minute-by-minute update of this thrilling matchup between Sporting Cristal and UTC!