Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Santana scored the opening goal in Sporting Cristal’s Copa de la Liga 2026 match against Estudiantil CNI in Tarapoto. The goal, described as a remarkable shot, came after a precise pass from teammate Luis Iberico. The match pits Sporting Cristal against the team nicknamed “the jungle whirlwind.” Santana’s goal opened the scoring in the contest. Details regarding the final score and further match events were not provided in the initial report. The Copa de la Liga is a significant competition within Peruvian football.