Universitario de Deportes Reserves 2–2 Pacifico FC Buenaventura
PER D3 – 6 July 2026

Universitario de Deportes Reserves and Pacifico FC Buenaventura played out an entertaining 2–2 draw in a PER D3 fixture that featured four goals and end-to-end action. The match kept both teams in the mid-table battle as the season reaches its halfway point.

Match Overview

The home side twice took the lead, only to be pegged back each time by a resilient Pacifico FC. The draw extends Universitario’s unbeaten run to four matches, while Pacifico avoided a third consecutive defeat.

Key Moments

• 14th minute: Universitario opened the scoring when a through ball found their striker, who lobbed the advancing goalkeeper.
• 31st minute: Pacifico equalized from a set piece. A long throw-in caused chaos in the box, and the ball was tapped in from close range.
• 54th minute: Universitario regained the lead with a powerful header from a corner kick.
• 71st minute: Pacifico struck again, this time from open play. A quick combination on the left flank led to a low cross that was finished first-time.

Tactical Story

Both teams showed an attacking intent, with Universitario looking to dominate through possession and Pacifico relying on counterattacks and set pieces. The game became stretched in the second half, leading to spaces that both sides exploited. Defensive lapses cost both teams the win.

Standout Players

• Universitario de Deportes Reserves striker (No. 9): Scored one and assisted another, constantly troubling the Pacifico defense with his movement.
• Pacifico FC midfielder (No. 10): Orchestrated the comebacks with clever passing and created several chances from midfield.

Table Impact

The draw leaves Universitario de Deportes Reserves in 5th place in PER D3 with 22 points, while Pacifico FC Buenaventura sit in 7th with 20 points. Both remain within striking distance of the promotion playoff spots as the season progresses.