Alianza Universidad de Huánuco and Bentin Tacna Heroica played out an entertaining 2-2 draw in Peruvian Liga 2 on September 28, 2026, a result that underlined the attacking quality and defensive fragility of two sides chasing very different goals in the second tier. Alianza twice held the lead, but Bentin showed real resilience to recover and earn a point on the road.

Match Overview

The home side started brightly and took the lead in the 18th minute through striker Marco Chávez, who converted from close range after a well-worked move down the left. Alianza continued to press, but Bentin grew into the game and equalised in the 39th minute when midfielder Luis Cáceres curled a shot into the bottom corner from just outside the box.

The second half followed a similar pattern. Alianza restored their advantage in the 58th minute, with Chávez turning provider for winger Josué Ramírez, who drove a low effort past the goalkeeper. Yet Bentin refused to fold, and their persistence was rewarded in the 81st minute when substitute Diego Sotelo headed home from a corner to make it 2-2.

Key Moments

• 18' — Alianza open the scoring: Marco Chávez finished a flowing team move at the near post.
• 39' — Bentin level: Luis Cáceres found space at the edge of the area and picked out the bottom corner.
• 58' — Alianza regain the lead: Josué Ramírez latched onto Chávez’s pass and fired in from the left side of the box.
• 81' — Bentin equalise again: Diego Sotelo rose highest from a corner and powered a header past the goalkeeper.

Tactical Story

Alianza Universidad de Huánuco played with a 4-3-3 that prioritised width and quick combinations in the final third. Their full-backs pushed high, creating overloads that Bentin struggled to contain early on. Bentin, meanwhile, sat deeper and looked to counter through the channels. The visitors’ decision to introduce fresh legs in midfield after the hour mark helped them regain control of the tempo, and their set-piece threat ultimately delivered the equaliser.

Standout Players

Chávez was the focal point of Alianza’s attack, scoring one and creating another. Cáceres was Bentin’s most influential player, linking midfield and attack with composure. Sotelo’s impact from the bench was decisive, while both centre-backs had busy evenings against mobile forward lines.

Table and Season Impact

The draw keeps Alianza Universidad de Huánuco in contention for the promotion places, though they will rue dropping two points at home. Bentin Tacna Heroica will take confidence from twice coming from behind, a result that strengthens their position in the mid-table scrap and keeps them within reach of the teams above them. In a league where away points are precious, this one could prove valuable by the end of the season.