Overview
- Universitario beat Ayacucho FC 2-1 at the Nacional, with José Rivera scoring in the 93rd minute to reach 33 points and open a seven-point lead over Cusco FC.
- Andy Polo was sent off after a VAR review for a high boot to an opponent’s head, and Jesús Castillo is suspended for yellow-card accumulation, ruling both out for Oct. 23 against Sporting Cristal.
- Alianza Lima won 2-1 away to Sport Huancayo through goals from Paolo Guerrero and Hernán Barcos, keeping mathematical hopes in the Clausura and strengthening their accumulated-table standing.
- Néstor Gorosito said his contract renewal with Alianza Lima is already signed and awaits the club’s announcement as the team targets a Copa Libertadores group-stage berth.
- Deportivo Riestra defeated Instituto 1-0 to clinch a round-of-16 place and continue a long home unbeaten run that dates to May 24, 2024.