Sporting Cristal vs Comerciantes Unidos: match report
To get the alert, turn on notifications.
Notifications are blocked in this browser. Allow them in the site settings to get the preview.
To get the alert, turn on notifications.
Notifications are blocked in this browser. Allow them in the site settings to get the preview.
Sporting Cristal
Comerciantes Unidos
Luis Iberico opened the scoring for Sporting Cristal in the first half. After the break, Josuee Herrera equalized for Comerciantes Unidos. Sporting Cristal reclaimed the lead through another goal from Luis Iberico and a strike by Hernán Barcos. Matías Eric Sen converted a penalty to narrow the deficit for the visitors, before Hernán Barcos secured the victory with a late goal in the final minutes.
Updated on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Match stats
Lineups
Sporting Cristal
1Diego Enriquez
5Rafael Lutiger
6Agustin Alvarez63'
7Santiago González
8Leandro Sosa90'
16Luis Iberico90'
19Yoshimar Yotun
20Miguel Araujo
22Michael Hoyos63'- 23Maximiliano Castro73'
90Cris Silva
Came on
Rest of the bench (4)
11Irven Avila
21Jeffrey Cabellos
33César Bautista
77Juan Manuel Cuesta
Comerciantes Unidos
4Alexis Arias39'
9Matías Sen
19Daniel Lino
20Jose Antonio Parodi84'
25Rodrigo Vilca78'
32Jhon Sanchez
40Flavio Alcedo
50Jean Carlo Olivares84'
54Yimy Manuel Gamero Lopez45'
Came on
Rest of the bench (4)
Tactical adjustments shaped the second half as Hernán Barcos and Martín Távara entered to alter the tempo, while Rodrigo Vilca provided an assist for Comerciantes Unidos before being substituted.
Minute by minute
14 events
-
Preview
Warming up
Our coverage of Sporting Cristal vs Comerciantes Unidos starts now. In the Liga 1 2026, Matchday 12: the ball starts rolling at at Estadio Alberto Gallardo. From now until the final whistle, everything that happens is right here.
-
Preview
The table says it all
In the table, Sporting Cristal are in position 12 on 19 points and Comerciantes Unidos in position 9 on 21. It is a direct duel: whoever wins leaves the other behind. Three points are up for grabs and the table could shift quite a bit.
See the full table -
Preview
The run
Sporting Cristal are on fire: they have won their last 4 games. In their last 6 games, Comerciantes Unidos have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 3. Sporting Cristal know where the net is: 2.0 per game on average.
-
Preview
Here it comes
Thirty minutes to go until Sporting Cristal vs Comerciantes Unidos. If you have not predicted yet, now is the time: it closes at kick-off.
Predict this match -
Preview
Almost there
All set for Sporting Cristal vs Comerciantes Unidos. At Estadio Alberto Gallardo, they're waiting for the teams. Starting shortly: follow it here.
-
Kick-off
Sporting Cristal vs Comerciantes Unidos is up and running.
-
35'Sporting Cristal
Goal for Sporting Cristal, who break the deadlock!
The goal goes to Luis Iberico: Sporting Cristal 1-0 Comerciantes Unidos.
Sporting Cristal 1-0 Comerciantes Unidos -
39'
-
45'
-
Half time Sporting Cristal 1-0 Comerciantes Unidos
The first half is over: Sporting Cristal 1-0 Comerciantes Unidos.
-
51'Sporting Cristal
Yellow card for Cristiano (Sporting Cristal).
-
56'Comerciantes Unidos
Goal for Comerciantes Unidos, who level it!
Josuee Herrera gets his name on the scoresheet: Sporting Cristal 1-1 Comerciantes Unidos. Assisted by Rodrigo Vilca.
11 minutes after coming onSporting Cristal 1-1 Comerciantes Unidos -
63'Sporting Cristal
Sporting Cristal make two changes at once.
-
64'Sporting Cristal
Goal for Sporting Cristal, who go ahead!
Luis Iberico gets his name on the scoresheet: Sporting Cristal 2-1 Comerciantes Unidos. Assisted by Santiago González.
BraceSporting Cristal 2-1 Comerciantes Unidos -
71'Sporting Cristal
Goal for Sporting Cristal, who extend their lead!
Hernán Barcos gets his name on the scoresheet: Sporting Cristal 3-1 Comerciantes Unidos. The pass came from Martín Távara.
8 minutes after coming onSporting Cristal 3-1 Comerciantes Unidos -
73'
-
78'Comerciantes Unidos
Comerciantes Unidos make a substitution.
-
84'Comerciantes Unidos
Goal for Comerciantes Unidos, who close the gap!
Matías Eric Sen scores from the spot: Sporting Cristal 3-2 Comerciantes Unidos.
PenaltySporting Cristal 3-2 Comerciantes Unidos -
84'Comerciantes Unidos
Double substitution for Comerciantes Unidos.
-
90'Sporting Cristal
Sporting Cristal seal it!
Hernán Barcos scores: Sporting Cristal 4-2 Comerciantes Unidos. Yoshimar Yotún with the pass.
Brace27 minutes after coming onSporting Cristal 4-2 Comerciantes Unidos -
90'Sporting Cristal
Two fresh faces for Sporting Cristal.
-
FT Sporting Cristal 4-2 Comerciantes Unidos
Full time! Victory for Sporting Cristal over Comerciantes Unidos: Sporting Cristal 4-2 Comerciantes Unidos.
Where they stand
Group A| Team | MP | GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alianza Lima | 17 | +22 | 40 |
| 2 | Los Chankas | 17 | +4 | 34 |
| 3 | Cienciano | 17 | +12 | 33 |
| 4 | Universitario | 17 | +9 | 29 |
| 5 | FBC Melgar | 17 | +9 | 28 |
| 6 | Cusco FC | 17 | -3 | 27 |
| 7 | Deportivo Garcilaso | 17 | +3 | 26 |
| 8 | Alianza Atletico | 17 | +2 | 21 |
| 9 | Comerciantes Unidos | 17 | -2 | 21 |
| 10 | Asociacion Deportiva Tarma | 17 | +1 | 20 |
| 11 | Sport Boys | 17 | -4 | 20 |
| 12 | Sporting Cristal | 17 | -2 | 19 |
| 13 | CD UT Cajamarca | 17 | -5 | 18 |
| 14 | UCV Moquegua | 17 | -7 | 18 |
| 15 | FC Cajamarca | 17 | -5 | 17 |
| 16 | Atletico Grau | 17 | -6 | 16 |
| 17 | Sport Huancayo | 17 | -10 | 16 |
| 18 | Juan Pablo II College | 17 | -18 | 16 |
Head to head
Head-to-head record · last 7 matches5Sporting Cristal won2Comerciantes Unidos wonLatest matchups
See 2 more matchups
Then they play
Cusco FC vs Sporting Cristal
24/10 · Perú - Liga 1 2026
Comerciantes Unidos vs Cienciano
25/10 · Perú - Liga 1 2026