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Cueva's Penalty Sparks Sport Boys Victory Over Universitario
5 Nov
Summary
- Sport Boys secured a 1-0 lead against Universitario in the Peruvian Liga 1.
- Christian Cueva converted a penalty in the 27th minute to open the scoring.
- Alex Valera missed a crucial penalty for Universitario just before halftime.
In a heated Peruvian Liga 1 clash at Estadio Monumental de Lima, Sport Boys emerged with a 1-0 lead over Universitario. The pivotal moment came in the 27th minute when Christian Cueva successfully converted a penalty, putting his team ahead.
Universitario had an immediate opportunity to draw level just minutes before the halftime whistle. However, Alex Valera's penalty attempt was saved by Sport Boys goalkeeper Diego Melián, a significant setback for Universitario's hopes. The match also saw a series of yellow cards, highlighting the intensity of the contest.