Result and Decisive Goal

Bragantino SP defeated Sporting Cristal 1-0 in Copa Sudamericana. The only goal came in the 21st minute for the home side, though the scorer was not available from match data. Despite an early timeline listing several entries for the visitors, the final scoreline stood at 1-0 in favor of Bragantino SP.

First-Half Flow and Key Events

The match began with immediate intensity. Bragantino SP recorded multiple throw-ins and tackles in the opening minutes, including efforts from Rodriguinho Huendra. Sporting Cristal earned a yellow card in the seventh minute for Martín Távara and another in the 12th minute for Cristiano da Silva Leite. Bragantino SP created several shooting opportunities, with Eduardo Sasha firing twice and Rodriguinho Huendra adding further attempts. The home side hit the woodwork three times, all credited to Rodriguinho Huendra. A red card was issued to Sporting Cristal, leaving them with ten men for much of the contest. The single goal arrived at the 21-minute mark to give Bragantino the lead they would not relinquish.

Standout Stats and Second-Half Control

Bragantino SP posted 1.45 expected goals compared to Sporting Cristal’s 0.42. The home team registered 11 corners while the visitors managed zero. Bragantino players combined for numerous shots, led by Rodriguinho Huendra with six, Juninho Capixaba with three, and contributions from Henry Mosquera, Matheus Fernandes, and Lucas Henrique Barbosa. Shots on target favored the hosts, including efforts from Pedro Ribeiro Henrique, Rodriguinho Huendra, and Ribeiro Gustavinho Neves. Sporting Cristal’s limited chances came from Yoshimar Yotun, Santiago González Puga, Hernán Barcos, and Maxloren Castro, with two shots on target. Bragantino committed 23 fouls to eight from the visitors and earned four yellow cards. Lucas Henrique Barbosa recorded the lone assist in the data. Offsides totaled two for Bragantino and one for Sporting Cristal. Injury time reached seven minutes as the clock showed 90+7 at full time. Bragantino maintained control through superior chance creation and set-piece dominance despite the narrow scoreline.

Full-time statistics highlighted Bragantino SP’s clear edge in attacking metrics and territorial pressure throughout the Copa Sudamericana fixture. For more tips and live scores, check AltBets.