First win for Cusco FC in the 2022 Peruvian Second Division

Sport Chavelines - Cusco FC 0-1 (0-1)

F. Rodríguez 37'.

Sunday, 24 April 2022, 3:30 pm local time (8:30 pm UTC), Municipal Stadium, Pacasmayo, Peru, 4th round of the Peruvian Second Division.

Cusco FC (in golden kits) fought hard and won all the points away at Chavelines. Source: La Republica

Cusco FC won their first game this season, though it was expected of them to win sooner or later, because they are (at least on paper) the best team in the Peruvian Second Division and any other result would be considered as a terrific fail. And there were two such failures so far: one away at Unión Comercio (a 1-0 defeat) and a 2-2 draw at home against Alfonso Ugarte. Another bad result would have been inconceivable, and manager Pablo Peirano prepared the match thoroughly.

The first half clearly belonged to the visitors, who charged continuously, while the home side defended properly, and counterattacked whenever possible. The only goal of the game came late in the first half, and it was not the result of an action, but of a set piece, as Felipe Rodríguez executed perfectly a free kick with his left foot: 0-1 (37').

Cusco FC had various chances to increase their lead, both in the end of the first half and during the second half, but missed all the opportunities. This could have costed them the points, because Chavelines started the second half quite determined to equalize and attacked more and more towards the end of the game, increasing the pressure.

However, the Cusco defence resisted bravely until the end.

Chavelines: Mayta - J. García, Arana, Aragón, A. Paredes - L. Carrillo, M. Ramírez, Collante - Pérez (R. Chávez 15', A. Carrillo 60'), Córdova, D. Valencia. Manager: José Soto.

Cusco: Ferreyra - Velásquez, Minaya, Benincasa, Corrales - Abisab, Ayarza (Morales 65'), Aucca - Villano (Carranza 65'), Montes (Fajardo 73'), F. Rodríguez (Ramúa 79'). Manager: Pablo Peirano.

Referee: Julio Quiroz.

Yellow cards: Ayarza 39', Villano 64'.

In the next round, on Saturday afternoon, Cusco FC will face Pirata FC at home.