Sport Huancayo strikes back and clings to qualification

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Primera División

With a last-minute goal from Javier Sanguinetti in stoppage time, Sport Huancayo defeated Sport Boys 2-1, a result that complicates the visitors' fight for qualification.

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A dramatic finish

The match was dying when Javier Sanguinetti, the star of the game, scored from the penalty spot in the 90+1', sealing a vital victory for Sport Huancayo, which won 2-1 against Sport Boys. This result not only means three points but also reignites the local team's hopes in the fight for qualification to the next round.

The first half started favorably for Sport Huancayo, which took the lead with a goal from Sanguinetti in the 45'. However, Sport Boys quickly responded in the second half, equalizing with a goal from Yuriel Celi in the 55'. From there, the match became intense, with both teams searching for the goal that would give them victory.

Sanguinetti, the unexpected hero

Javier Sanguinetti was not only the scorer of both goals for his team but also stood out with an outstanding performance, earning a rating of 8.2, the best of the match. With 4 key passes and 8 shots, his influence was decisive in the game's development. This double strike makes him the key player Sport Huancayo needed at a crucial moment in the season.

The match also left its mark on discipline, with Sport Boys accumulating 7 yellow cards, reflecting their frustration and the pressure exerted by the local team, which dominated the game with 32 shots compared to just 5 from their opponent.

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