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Ayacucho vs. Comerciantes Unidos Abandoned After Objects Thrown During VAR Review

The FPF competition panel will decide to uphold the 1-0, replay the match, or impose sanctions.

Overview

  • Play was halted for good in the 92nd minute as referee Diego Haro was checking a foul on VAR when objects were thrown from the stands.
  • Ayacucho led 1-0 through a 56th‑minute strike by Pablo Caballero after an influential second half from Juan Lucumí.
  • A first‑half effort by Franco Caballero had been disallowed for handball before the disruption late on.
  • The fixture carried heavy relegation stakes, with Ayacucho needing a win to keep survival hopes alive and Comerciantes Unidos safe with a draw.
  • According to a sports law expert cited by La República, possible rulings include awarding a loss to the host if crowd behavior caused the stoppage or a forfeit against the visitors if they defied an order to continue.