Juventud Cautivo 2–1 CDC Volante
PER D3 | 22 June 2026

Match Overview

Juventud Cautivo edged past CDC Volante in a hard-fought 2-1 victory in the Peruvian Tercera División on 22 June 2026. Playing at home, Cautivo came from behind to snatch all three points, moving them closer to the promotion playoff spots in a tightly contested league.

First Half: Volante Strike First

The visitors started brightly, pressing high and forcing early errors from the Cautivo defence. In the 24th minute, CDC Volante broke the deadlock after a quick counter-attack that sliced through the home backline. Winger Carlos Zúñiga finished calmly past the goalkeeper to give Volante a deserved lead.

Cautivo struggled to find rhythm in the opening 45 minutes, with their midfield bypassed by Volante’s aggressive pressing. The home side managed only one attempt on target before the break, a speculative long-range effort that the Volante keeper handled comfortably.

Second Half: Cautivo Fight Back

The match turned decisively after the interval. Juventud Cautivo manager made two tactical adjustments, pushing full-backs higher and switching to a more direct passing style. The equaliser arrived in the 56th minute when striker Renato Salas latched onto a through ball and slotted home from a tight angle.

With momentum swinging, Cautivo continued to press. The winner came in the 73rd minute after a corner kick. Defender Miguel Ángel Rojas rose highest to power a header into the net, sending the home fans into celebration. CDC Volante pushed for an equaliser in the final minutes but were denied by a combination of solid goalkeeping and desperate defending.

Standout Performers

• Renato Salas (Juventud Cautivo) – Scored the crucial equaliser and provided the energy that sparked the comeback.
• Miguel Ángel Rojas (Juventud Cautivo) – Dominant in the air at both ends, scored the winning goal and made key defensive clearances.
• Carlos Zúñiga (CDC Volante) – The visitors’ most dangerous player, scoring a well-taken opener and causing problems with his pace.

Season Impact

The win lifts Juventud Cautivo into the upper half of the PER D3 standings, keeping them within touching distance of a promotion playoff berth. For CDC Volante, the defeat leaves them in mid-table, and they will need to recover quickly to stay in contention. This match highlighted Cautivo’s resilience and ability to grind out results in front of their home crowd.