Overview
- Santiago González netted the winner in the 15th minute from a Gustavo Cazonatti assist at Estadio Nacional in Lima.
- Cusco FC goalkeeper Pedro Díaz kept his side in it with multiple key saves, including a late double stop to deny a larger deficit.
- The return match is scheduled for Sunday, December 14 at 6:00 p.m. local time at Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega in Cusco.
- Cusco must win by two goals to advance outright or by one to force penalties, while Sporting Cristal goes through with a draw or a win.
- Coverage for the second leg will be on L1 MAX via Win TV, DirecTV and Claro, with streaming available through DGO.