[VIDEO] Already a Puskas contender! Martinich seals Cienciano's win over Botafogo with a screamer

Cienciano delivered a resounding performance, crushing Botafogo 4-0 in the first leg of their Copa Sudamericana round of 16 tie. The match, held at the Estadio "Inca Garcilaso de la Vega" in Cuzco, saw the Peruvian side dominate their Brazilian opponents, particularly in an electrifying first half.

The home team, coached by Horacio Melgarejo, produced a dream opening 45 minutes. After scoring three times before the half-hour mark, Cienciano maintained its intense pressure, overwhelming Botafogo in the high-altitude conditions of Cuzco.

The crowning moment of the first half came in the 35th minute when Marcos Martinich received the ball outside the penalty area. He skillfully shifted it to his left foot and unleashed a powerful, unstoppable shot that found the back of the net, igniting celebrations in the stands and securing the fourth goal of the match. The spectacular strike has already drawn comparisons to potential Puskás Award-worthy goals.