Peruvian club Sporting Cristal defeated Venezuelan Carabobo 3-2 on penalties after a 2-1 loss in the second leg, drawing 3-3 on aggregate. The match was held on Wednesday at the Alejandro Villanueva stadium for the third qualifying round of the 2026 Copa Libertadores. According to the Argentine News Agency, midfielder Edson Castillo scored a brace in regular time, while forward Max Loren Castro equalized the score in the 90th minute. The penalty shootout was marked by a lack of accuracy. The goals from midfielder Yoshimar Yotun, forward Santiago Gonzalez, and defender Cristiano secured the qualification for the team coached by Brazilian Paulo Autuori. The match was intense, with Castillo opening the score early on and Castro equalizing late in the game.
