Union Huaral edges Sport Boys Reserves with late winner in Peruvian D3

Union Huaral claimed a hard-fought 1–0 away victory over Sport Boys Reserves on 20 June 2026 in the Peruvian Liga 3 (PER D3). The tightly contested match in Lima was decided by a single second‑half goal, giving the visitors a precious three points on the road.

Match overview

The game was a defensive battle from the start, with both sides showing plenty of discipline at the back. Sport Boys Reserves, playing as the nominal home team, enjoyed slightly more possession in the first half but failed to convert their territorial advantage into clear‑cut chances. Union Huaral, meanwhile, looked dangerous on the break but lacked the final pass.

Key moments

• First half stalemate: Neither goalkeeper was seriously tested in the opening 45 minutes, as both midfields cancelled each other out.
• Union Huaral breakthrough: In the 67th minute, a swift counter‑attack caught the Sport Boys defence flat‑footed. Striker Luis Castillo latched onto a through ball and slotted calmly past the advancing keeper.
• Sport Boys push for equaliser: The reserves threw men forward in the final quarter of the match, but Union Huaral’s backline held firm, clearing a goal‑line effort in stoppage time.

Standout performers

Union Huaral’s goalkeeper Diego Ramos made two crucial saves in the second half to preserve the clean sheet. At the other end, Castillo’s clinical finishing proved the difference. For Sport Boys Reserves, young midfielder Álvaro Quispe showed promise with his energetic running and distribution.

Table and season impact

The victory lifts Union Huaral into the upper half of the Peruvian D3 standings, building momentum in a league where every point is vital in the race for promotion to the second division. Sport Boys Reserves, still adjusting to a youthful squad, will look to bounce back quickly as they continue their development under the senior team’s umbrella.

With many games still to play, both sides know that consistency will be key in what remains a highly open and competitive third‑tier season.