Deportivo Garcilaso defeated Universitario 4-0 in a crucial match of the 2026 Liga 1 Clausura Tournament, held at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega stadium in Cusco. This stunning result leaves Garcilaso in a strong position in the competition.
In the 68th minute, Universitario made substitutions, taking off Concha and Inga and bringing on Guivin and Gutiérrez. Just a few minutes earlier, in the 65th minute, Lapadula received a yellow card for elbowing an opponent. The match continued with one more change for Universitario in the 59th minute, where Alzugaray went off and Lapadula came on.
The game was decided in favor of Deportivo Garcilaso in the 58th minute with a powerful header from Facundo Castelli, increasing the score to 4-0. In the 54th minute, Da Silva made a shot on goal that went over, and in the 50th minute, Arancibia created a clear chance, but Da Silva failed to capitalize.
The second half began with Universitario making a modification, substituting Piero Quispe for Adrián Quiroz, while Deportivo Garcilaso made no changes. The first half concluded with a surprising 3-0 lead for the home team. Among the highlights, Castelli missed a goal-scoring opportunity in the 36th minute, and Gonzáles scored the third goal in the 19th minute, taking advantage of a defensive error.
Deportivo Garcilaso looked strong from the start, scoring in the 6th minute with a header from Aldair Salazar and, in the 9th minute, Kevin Saldoval fired for the second goal. Universitario had attempts, including a shot from Quispe that went close to the goal. This matchup was crucial, considering that both teams are vying for the top spot in the tournament.
Universitario’s last victory in Cusco against Garcilaso was on July 6, 2025. The match was a testament to Deportivo Garcilaso’s unbeaten home record in this edition of the Clausura Tournament. With this victory, Garcilaso aims to consolidate its position at the top of the table, while Universitario must correct its course in the upcoming matches.
Source: www.infobae.com
