Overview

• Universitario's reserve side overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit by winning 2-0 at Campo Mar to take the quarterfinal 2-1 on aggregate.
• Midfielder Esteban Cruz scored both goals in the first 18 minutes, capitalizing on set pieces to decide the second leg.
• The semifinal opponent is Estudiantil CNI, which advanced after eliminating Alianza Lima; match dates and times have not yet been confirmed by Liga 3.
• Club administrator Franco Velazco said the team is preparing to play the first leg in Iquitos and requested increased police presence for that fixture.
• Universitario is the only Lima representative in the Liga 3 final four, as the first team also pushes for the Torneo Clausura with Ayacucho FC next on Oct. 20.