Sporting Cristal got off to a great start in Liga 1 2024 after beating ADT de Tarma 6-2 at the Alberto Gallardo Stadium. Both teams made their way to the goal from the kick-off. The visitor managed to beat Solís' goal from 2 minutes with Posito, but an earlier handball nullified the goal, while Santiago González broke through Hermoza's goal from 6 minutes, but the goal was canceled due to an advanced position.
The 0-0 lasted until the 22nd minute, when Víctor Cedrón left the ball on the edge of the penalty area and opened the scoring. Far from remaining with their arms folded, the Rimenses set out in search of equality and in the 40th minute Martín Cauteruccio seemed to trigger the euphoria of the local fans after holding the ball in the heart of the penalty area and scored his First official goal as a Glas player.
The addition provided a goal show from the Rimenses. In the 50th minute, Martín Távara shone with a great free kick to make it 2-1 for the host, who didn't want to be satisfied with the slightest advantage.
YOU CAN SEE: Martín Cauteruccio made his debut with a hat-trick in Cristal's win over ADT in Liga 1
In the 55th minute, the referee disallowed a goal by Cauteruccio due to an alleged offside position. However, after consulting the VAR, the main referee confirmed the result of the Uruguayan striker, who would bring one last joy to this duel.
In the 62nd minute, Caute sealed his hat-trick after a cross from Távara, earning a standing ovation from Alberto Gallardo. The party continued as in the 68th minute Santiago González left his mark on the scoreboard with a magnificent goal with his left foot. Ignacio da Silva scored Cristal's final goal in the 72nd minute with a header.
Although Janio Pósito reduced the gap with a penalty goal in the 97th minute, it did little to prevent the Rimense team from winning in a new season of national football. “It was a dream debut. I'm taking it calmly, it's the first game and we have to work a lot,” explained Cauteruccio after Sporting Cristal's victory.
YOU CAN SEE: Sporting Cristal was a machine! 6-2 win against ADT with a hat trick from Cauteruccio
In this way, the players led by Enderson Moreira start the Apertura tournament on the right foot and must now prepare for their next rival in the local competition, namely the Sport Boys at the Miguel Grau Stadium.
On the other hand, the team led by Argentine Carlos Desio will try to lift their heads at home against Cienciano the next day.