Sporting Cristal suffered a heavy defeat at home Emelec from Ecuador. Unfortunately, the beer team failed to think of an effective strategy to draw the game, which ended 1-0. For their part, the sky blue fans heavily criticized the attitude of some players who seemed unable to cope with the game.
However, despite that loss to Bombillo at the National Stadium, these Rimense fans were able to appreciate the efforts of players like Joao Grimaldo, who did an excellent job in the first leg of the 2023 Copa Sudamericana playoffs.
Users praised the 20-year-old attacker on social networks because, in their opinion, he was one of the footballers with the highest level and the highest claw in the turf. A comment on Twitter assured that Yoshimar Yotún and Grimaldo were the only ones who shouldn’t be blamed at all.
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However, Jesús Castillo’s participation has been criticized and Nilson Loyola against Emelec, as he compared his level of play in a connotative sense with that of some “dead”.
Twitter users highlighted Grimaldo’s efforts. Photo: Capture/Twitter
Another reaction from a user on this platform coincides with the other tweets. In this case, the netizen highlights some players, including Grimaldo, and criticizes the work of others such as Washington Corozo, Alejandro Hohberg and Brenner, who did not shine in the 90s.
Twitter users highlighted Grimaldo’s efforts. Photo: Capture/Twitter
Finally, this tweeter was even more objective about the game, assuring that having the most possession is no guarantee of victory. In addition, he mentioned that the highlight of the duel on July 12 was the junior team of the beer team.
Twitter users highlighted Grimaldo’s efforts. Photo: Capture/Twitter
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Joao Grimaldo: What were the stats against Emelec?
According to Portal Labs Peru’s page, Joao Grimaldo had these numbers against Emelec:
- Five duels won in 1 vs. 1
- A shot on goal
- Won six duels
- Five completed dribbles
- Two key passes