Boats and Lavandeira are delighted with Cristals review quotPeruvian football

Boats and Lavandeira are delighted with Cristal’s review: "Peruvian football needed it"

The agonizing victory of Sporting Crystal before the hurricane had various effects. The clubs led by Tiago Nunes won thanks to a last-minute goal from Irven Ávila and joined Alianza Lima and Melgar in the list of Peruvian clubs set to play in the Copa Libertadores group stage. Given the events, the footballers Hernan Ships and Paul Lavandeira They showed their joy.

“I’ve been saying for a long time, it’s possible, it just depends on believing that it’s possible. Peruvian football needs that luck,” said the Uruguayan, referring to the success of the Florida players.

Hernán Barcos and Pablo Lavandeira will contest the 2023 Copa Libertadores with Alianza.  Photo: Alianza Lima

Hernán Barcos and Pablo Lavandeira will contest the 2023 Copa Libertadores with Alianza. Photo: Alianza Lima

For his part, Pirata considered the victory against Globo deserved and assured that the blue and white will try to make a good impression in the continental competition as well.

“It’s always very important for Peruvian clubs to win internationally and I think Cristal deserved a very good win (…). We know that Alianza Lima now has to do their thing in the games we have in the cup too . On top of that, I really expected Cristal to qualify,” he added.

It should be noted that both institutions have a strong presence in League 1 and will be closely following what happens in the group stage draw of the continental tournament.

When is the Copa Libertadores group stage draw?

Next is the process of defining the eight groups of the Conmebol Libertadores 2023 Monday 27th of March. This new instance will start on April 4th and ends on the 29th.

Next game of Alianza Lima

Alianza Lima comes off their fourth straight win in the inaugural League 1 tournament and on the following date he will visit Sport Huancayo. Those led by ‘Chicho’ Salas will meet ‘Rojo Matador’ this Sunday, March 19th from 18:00 (Peruvian time).

Relive Sporting Cristal’s agonizing goal

Irven Ávila prevailed first after a superb assist from the youthful Joao Grimaldo.