Overview
- Matías Sen chipped the winner around the 11th minute after a Josué Herrera pass over goalkeeper Diego Enríquez.
- Defender Luis Abram left hurt in the first half and Maxloren Castro came on in his place.
- Sporting Cristal controlled the second half but wasted clear chances by Felipe Vizeu and Santiago González as Matías Córdova held firm.
- The result left Comerciantes Unidos fifth on 19 points while Sporting Cristal sit 10th with 14.
- In another match, CD Moquegua beat FC Cajamarca 2-1 with goals from Ricardo Chipao and Cristian Mejía, a missed Hernán Barcos penalty, a red card to Hairo Timana, and a late reply by Brandon Palacios.