Comerciantes Unidos and Juan Pablo II played out a goalless draw in their Copa de la Liga encounter on 28 June 2026 at the Estadio Municipal de Cutervo. The match, which kicked off at 02:00 local time, was a tense affair with few clear-cut chances. Both sides will feel they could have done more to break the deadlock, but the point keeps them in contention in a tightly packed group.

Match Overview

The game began cautiously, with both teams focusing on defensive solidity. Comerciantes Unidos enjoyed the better of the possession in the first half, but Juan Pablo II’s disciplined back five limited their opportunities. The visitors grew into the match after the interval, creating two decent openings, but a combination of poor finishing and good goalkeeping ensured the score remained 0-0.

Key Moments

• 18' – Near miss: A cross from Comerciantes' right wing found striker Carlos Quiroz unmarked, but his header was straight at the goalkeeper.
• 39' – Save: Juan Pablo II’s goalkeeper Jorge Vásquez denied a long-range effort from Luis Huamán with a diving stop.
• 62' – Best chance: Juan Pablo II counter-attacked and forward Diego Pineda rounded the goalkeeper but saw his angled shot cleared off the line by a defender.
• 78' – Late pressure: A flurry of corners for Comerciantes yielded no goals, as Juan Pablo II’s defence held firm.
• 90+2' – Booking: A scuffle in midfield led to yellow cards for both teams, summing up the frustration of the stalemate.

Tactical Story

Comerciantes Unidos adopted a 4-2-3-1 formation, with playmaker Hugo Gutiérrez trying to pull the strings from the number 10 role. However, Juan Pablo II’s deep defensive block and aggressive pressing in midfield made it difficult for Comerciantes to build sustained attacks. Juan Pablo II, in a 5-3-2 setup, relied on quick transitions, but their final pass was often lacking. The match had only seven total shots on target combined, underscoring the defensive nature of the contest.

Standout Players

• Jorge Vásquez (Juan Pablo II) – Made three saves and commanded his box well, earning a well-deserved clean sheet.
• Hugo Gutiérrez (Comerciantes Unidos) – Despite the lack of goals, he completed 42 passes in the final third and created two chances.
• Luis Huamán (Comerciantes Unidos) – The midfielder covered the most ground (11.2 km) and made four tackles.

Table and Season Impact

The draw leaves Comerciantes Unidos in fifth place in the Copa de la Liga group with 15 points from 10 matches, while Juan Pablo II sit in seventh with 13 points. Both teams remain within striking distance of the top four, but the failure to win puts added pressure on their upcoming fixtures. Next week, Comerciantes travel to face group leaders Sport Huancayo, while Juan Pablo II host bottom side Unión Comercio.