Brazilian nets in shootout, Autuori’s Peruvians stay in Libertadores | OneFootball

This Thursday, Sporting Cristal, coached by Paulo Autuori, drew 0-0 in regular time with 2 de Mayo at Estadio Miguel Grau in Peru, in the second leg of the second round of the Pre-Libertadores. In the penalty shootout, the Peruvian team advanced with the decisive kick by Cristiano, formerly of Fluminense.

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📋 Match Summary

🔵 SPORTING CRISTAL (5) 0 X 0 (4) 2 DE MAYO 🔵

🏆 Competition: 2nd round of the Pre-Libertadores (second leg) 🏟️ Venue: Estadio Miguel Grau, Peru 📅 Date: February 24, 2026 (Tuesday) ⏰ Time: 9:30 PM (Brasília time)

How the game went

The Peruvians set the pace from the start of the match. With control of ball possession, Paulo Autuori's team created two great chances with Felipe Vizeu, who headed wide from the penalty spot, and with González, who was stopped by goalkeeper Angel Martínez. In the second half, with less playing time, neither team managed to break the deadlock. Thus, the match was decided by penalties.

Penalties

In the penalty shootout, Benavente was stopped by goalkeeper Martínez and missed the second shot for the Peruvians. On the fourth kick for 2 de Mayo, Cáceres hit the ball into Henríquez's hand, who later saved Coronel's shot in the alternating kicks. The Brazilian Cristiano scored the final penalty, securing the home team's advancement with a 5-4 score in the shootout.

Next phase

In phase 3, Sporting Cristal will face Carabobo from Venezuela, who defeated Huachipato 3-1 on aggregate. The matches are scheduled to be played between March 4 and 11.

Other matches of the day

Huachipato (CHI) 1 x 2 Carabobo (VEN) – Carabobo advanced with a 3-1 aggregate

Independiente Medellín (COL) 0 x 0 Liverpool (URU) – Independiente advanced with a 2-1 aggregate

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