Eric Castillo He showed his best version. The talented Ecuadorian winger stood on his shoulder Lima Alliance to lead him to a comeback against Sporty Cristalat the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium, for the revenge key of the semifinals of the ‘playoffs‘ after group stage Copa Libertadores 2026.
It wasn’t a promising start for the ‘intimate‘. Shortly after five minutes, the guests opened the score with a correct execution Martin Tavara. Silence reigned over La Victoria and everything pointed to the worst in an imposing setting.
But far from falling into despair, Lima Alliance Every time he used his audience’s presence to advance, his eye filled with blood. The proponent of the topic – called “Comeback at Home” – was Eric Castillowho woke up from his long sleep at the ideal moment.
His work was the equalizer, taking advantage of an intervention by Renzo Garces with subsequent introduction of Paolo Guerrero. Located in front of the goal line and allows the central defenders to descend Sporty Cristalhe just had to stick his head in to deflect the ball’s trajectory, which meant 1-1.
The best part was definitely 26 minutes into the game when a slip happened Ian Wisdom became the misfortune ofheavenly‘. The club emerged from this campaign Fernando Gabor – Alan Canterowhose last pass ended at the feet of Eric Castillowho surpassed with sheer speed Nicolas Pasquini.
Already installed in the area and after observation Diego Enriquez More than out of his goal with every intention of reducing space, the sharp Ecuadorian attacker was dispatched with a catalog definition: a low shot between the goalkeeper’s legs. 2-1 liberating.