Christian Cueva and his new facet: great free kick goal to win his first record of the year

His name sounds in Argentina, but his goals are shouted in Saudi Arabia, on the other side of the world. On days where they talk about their possible arrival in Boca Juniors at the express request of Juan Román Riquelme, idol ‘xeneize’ and now vice president of the club, Christian Cueva he concentrates on what he knows best: play. This Saturday scored a great goal in the fall of Al Fateh (3-2) against Al Raed for the domestic tournament and became the first Peruvian to score this year.

As well as André Carrillo celebrated his first title in 2022 (he was crowned champion of the Saudi Arabian Super Cup last Thursday), Christian was the first Peruvian in foreign lands to inflate the networks. Although the midfielder could not avoid another defeat for his club that fell to twelfth place in the contest.

In the 96th minute, with the match 3-1 against Al Fateh, ‘Aladino’ rubbed the lamp with his right hand and took a powerful shot from a free kick close to the area to nail it at an angle. The celebration did not last long because seconds later the referee ended the match.

Cave at its best

One month after the double date Qualifying Qatar 2022 -key parties against Colombia in Barranquilla and Ecuador in Lima-, Christian Cueva continues to improve its performance. Working with a personal coach, being a figure in the games he plays and improving his new facet as a free throw shooter.

Against Al Raed, the Huamachuco crack scored his third goal of that route. Last year I had scored in the same way with Al Fateh and with the Peruvian team in the victory against Venezuela as visitors that put us within reach of qualifying for the next World Cup.

His name rings in Boca Juniors, a great from South America who lives in constant sports crisis in recent years. Conditions to return to this side of the world and stand out, but the attacker must think about his tranquility and emotional balance. The national team plays the pass to Qatar in these last four qualifying games and needs more than ever to Christian Cueva freed, demonized with the ball, and now an expert free-kick shooter.