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Goalless Draw in Cusco After Controversial Offside Call
Cusco, Peru – Cusco and Cienciano played to a 0-0 draw in a match held at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, as part of the 15th round of the Apertura in the Peruvian Primera División. Referee Jordi Espinoza officiated the game.
The match was characterized by intensity and midfield battles. Cienciano, with 48% possession, tried to take the initiative with 19 shots, 8 of which were on target. However, the Cusco defense proved solid and managed to contain their attacks. Cusco, with 52% possession, generated 14 scoring opportunities, although only 4 found the opponent’s goal.
Controversy arose in the 40th minute when a goal by M. Ruidias for Cusco was disallowed by VAR, after determining he was in an offside position, sparking frustration among the home fans.
The match was also marked by fouls, with 11 committed by Cienciano and 4 by Cusco. The referee booked A. Gomez and A. Ascues for Cienciano, while A. Ampuero and J. Aquino received yellow cards for Cusco. Despite the intensity, neither team suffered any expulsions. Ultimately, the score remained unchanged, and both teams shared the points.
Substitutions cienciano: at minute 59 C. Neira came in and L. E. Benites Vargas went out., at minute 59 D. La Torre came in and A. Gomez went out., at minute 72 B. Da Silva came in and G. Gentile went out., at minute 88 A. Ascues came in and O. Noronha went out., at minute 88 J. Ortiz came in and A. Gonzalez went out.
Substitutions cusco: at minute 72 J. Zevallos came in and C. Diez went out., at minute 76 S. Galvez came in and N. Silva went out., at minute 87 J. Aquino came in and L. Colitto went out., at minute 87 J. Tevez came in and F. Callejo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cusco
Cienciano
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