Overview
- Alex Valera scored twice, including a penalty, and Williams Riveros added the other goal for the hosts at the Monumental.
- Facundo Callejo reduced the deficit before leaving injured early in the second half, and Juan Manuel Tévez converted a late penalty for Cusco.
- Both penalties followed VAR reviews, with Universitario’s coming after a handball by Marlon Ruidias.
- Post-match, Cusco coach Miguel Rondelli rejected suggestions his team backed off and pointed to a 17-match unbeaten run with 15 wins.
- Next round, Universitario visits Alianza Atlético and Cusco hosts Deportivo Garcilaso.