Sporting Cristal Reserves 1–3 Sport Boys Reserves: PER D3

July 13, 2026 – Sport Boys Reserves secured a comfortable 3‑1 victory over Sporting Cristal Reserves in Peru’s Tercera División (PER D3). The away side produced a clinical second‑half display to overturn an early deficit and claim all three points at Cristal’s training ground.

Match Summary

The hosts started brightly and took the lead inside the first ten minutes when a quick counter‑attack ended with a tap‑in from close range. However, Sport Boys gradually grew into the game, equalising before halftime and then dominating after the break with two well‑taken goals.

Key Moments

• 6' – Sporting Cristal Reserves struck early as the winger raced onto a long ball and crossed for an unmarked forward to score.
• 38' – Sport Boys equalised through a powerful header from a corner, catching the Cristal defence flat‑footed.
• 56' – A clever one‑two on the edge of the box allowed the Sport Boys striker to slot home and give his side the lead.
• 78' – The visitors sealed the win with a breakaway goal after Cristal committed men forward in search of an equaliser.

Tactical Analysis

Sporting Cristal Reserves’ early goal came from a direct approach, but they struggled to maintain that intensity. Sport Boys adjusted their pressing after the interval, forcing errors in the Cristal backline and creating space in wide areas. Their midfield trio controlled the tempo in the second half.

Standout Players

The Sport Boys striker scored twice and was a constant menace with his movement. The central midfielder provided the assist for the second goal and dictated play. For Cristal, the early goal‑scorer faded after the break, and the defence lacked organisation on set pieces.

League Position Impact

The victory moved Sport Boys Reserves into the top three of the PER D3 standings, keeping their promotion hopes alive. Sporting Cristal Reserves dropped to mid‑table and will need to address their defensive vulnerabilities if they are to challenge for a playoff spot.