Overview
- Cusco FC overturned an early Leandro Sosa strike with goals from Facundo Callejo (28', 78') and Pierre da Silva (45'), while Irven Ávila had leveled 2-2 on 52 minutes for Cristal.
- Sporting Cristal finished with 10 men after Miguel Araujo was sent off around the 82nd minute for allegedly assaulting Lucas Colitto, leaving a likely suspension to resolve.
- The win moves Cusco to 16 points in second place, two behind Universitario, and leaves Cristal fourth on 14.
- Cristal traveled without Yoshimar Yotún, Felipe Vizeu and Cristian Benavente; broadcast reporter Percy Ramos said Vizeu was sidelined by a flu, and Benavente again was not included.
- Paulo Autuori included 19-year-old Arnold Cotito in the squad, and Cristal now turns to hosting Alianza Atlético on Sept. 17.