English:
Thrilling Draw in Cusco between Cienciano and Ayacucho FC
Cusco witnessed a vibrant football match at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, where Cienciano and Ayacucho FC drew in a game full of emotions and alternatives. Cienciano dominated possession with 69%, showing their intention to take the initiative in the game. However, Ayacucho FC remained steadfast, seeking opportunities on the counterattack.
The first half passed without goals, although Cienciano suffered the annulment of a goal by C. Garces by VAR in the 19th minute. The game heated up before the break, with yellow cards for J. Valoyes (Cienciano) and J. Falconi (Ayacucho FC).
In the second half, the game opened up. L. E. Benites Vargas put Cienciano ahead in the 65th minute, after an assist from C. Souza Espana. However, the local joy was short-lived, as F. Caballero equalized for Ayacucho FC in the 73rd minute. The game reached its climax when A. Hohberg restored Cienciano’s lead in the 82nd minute, with an assist from C. Garces.
Despite the dominance in possession and the 21 shots taken (6 on target and 13 off target), Cienciano failed to maintain the lead. Ayacucho FC, with less possession (31%) and 11 shots (2 on target and 6 off target), proved effective at key moments. Referee Augusto Menéndez (Peru) showed a total of six yellow cards (four for Cienciano and two for Ayacucho FC) in a contested and high-intensity match. The match ended in a draw that leaves a bittersweet taste for both teams on this matchday of the Peruvian Primera División.
Substitutions cienciano: at minute 60 G. Aguirre came in and C. Neira went out., at minute 77 L. E. Benites Vargas came in and O. Noronha went out., at minute 86 A. Hohberg came in and A. Ramua went out., at minute 86 L. Galeano came in and N. Amasifuen went out.
Substitutions ayacucho fc: at minute 66 A. Yovera came in and H. Arakaki went out., at minute 85 D. Ramirez came in and K. Barrios went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cienciano
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