Alianza Univ, Cusco FC Draw in High-Event Peruvian Primera División Match
LIMA, Peru (Interstat) — Alianza Univ and Cusco FC played to a 2-2 draw Sunday in a Peruvian Primera División match at Estadio Heraclio Tapia León. Cusco FC forward Joffre Escobar scored two first-half goals, but the home side rallied with a late equalizer. The result defied pregame projections that heavily favored a Cusco FC victory.
Juan Tévez opened the scoring for the visitors in the 5th minute. Escobar then gave Cusco FC the lead with goals in the 19th and 34th minutes. Alianza Univ’s comeback was sealed by substitute Iván Colman, who scored the tying goal. The physical contest featured 10 yellow cards. Both teams move to 0-0-1 records in league play.