Pablo Erustes shines as Sport Boys pulls off upset against Cienciano
With a hat-trick from Pablo Erustes, Sport Boys defeated Cienciano 5-1, marking the largest victory between the two in their history. This result complicates Cienciano's chances of advancing in the group stage.
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Pablo Erustes took the match ball home after scoring four goals in a game that will be remembered by Sport Boys fans. With his hat-trick, the forward not only secured the victory but also became the standout player of the match, receiving a perfect rating of 10.
The first half already showed the trend, with a 3-1 lead for Sport Boys. Cienciano opened the scoring with a goal from Carlos Garcés in the 14th minute, but the locals responded decisively: Erustes equalized in the 22nd and then scored twice more before halftime. From there, the match turned into a monologue for Sport Boys.
A result that weighs heavily
The 5-1 scoreline is not only a psychological blow for Cienciano, who came in with a better position in the table, but it also marks the largest margin in the 10 previous encounters between the two teams. This defeat complicates their path to qualification in the group stage, while Sport Boys, despite being in 11th place, clings to the hope of advancing.
Statistics reflect a match of local dominance, with 8 shots on target and an even possession of 50%. However, the effectiveness of Sport Boys was what truly made the difference, leaving Cienciano with more questions than answers.
