Sporting Cristal climbs to leaders after 4-1 win over Sport Huancayo

Sporting Cristal secured a 4-1 victory against Sport Huancayo in the fifth round of the Torneo Clausura, moving the team into the group of leaders.

Following the match, striker Michael Hoyos expressed satisfaction with his performance, having scored two goals. Hoyos noted that the win is crucial for maintaining the team's position at the top of the standings and praised the collective effort and chemistry between the forwards.

Despite the victory, former player Julinho offered criticism regarding the development of young winger Maxloren Castro. While acknowledging Sporting Cristal's improved performance, Julinho suggested that Castro has yet to fully explode as a player due to his training and a perceived lack of boldness in his playing style. Castro, valued at 1.2 million euros, has seen reduced playing time in recent matches.