Sport Boys delivered one of their most entertaining performances of the Peruvian Liga 1 season, beating FC Cajamarca 4-2 in a six-goal contest at the Estadio Miguel Grau. The Callao side combined sharp pressing with ruthless finishing, while Cajamarca twice fought back before eventually succumbing to the hosts’ greater attacking depth.

The victory gave Sport Boys a valuable three points and strengthened their position in the Liga 1 standings. For FC Cajamarca, the match offered encouraging spells in possession but exposed the defensive fragility that has troubled them in away fixtures.

Match overview

Sport Boys started with purpose and were rewarded in the 12th minute when Diego Chávez latched onto a loose ball inside the penalty area and finished low into the corner. The early goal set the tone for a fast, open contest, with Cajamarca responding through a more direct route.

The visitors equalised in the 27th minute through Jhonny Mena, who capitalised on a quick counterattack and beat the goalkeeper with a composed finish. Sport Boys restored their advantage just before half-time when Renzo Gonzales headed home from a corner, sending the home support into the break with a narrow lead.

Cajamarca refused to fold. Luis Cáceres levelled the score again in the 58th minute with a well-struck effort from the edge of the box, briefly silencing the Estadio Miguel Grau crowd. But Sport Boys found another gear in the final quarter of the match, with Chávez scoring his second of the night in the 73rd minute before Matías Lora sealed the win in the 88th minute with a calm finish on the counter.

Key moments

• 12’ — Sport Boys 1-0: Diego Chávez opened the scoring after a high turnover and a low finish inside the box.
• 27’ — Sport Boys 1-1: Jhonny Mena equalised for FC Cajamarca with a sharp counterattacking goal.
• 41’ — Sport Boys 2-1: Renzo Gonzales restored the lead with a powerful header from a corner.
• 58’ — Sport Boys 2-2: Luis Cáceres pulled Cajamarca level again with a confident strike from distance.
• 73’ — Sport Boys 3-2: Chávez completed his brace after a quick transition through the middle.
• 88’ — Sport Boys 4-2: Matías Lora secured the points with a composed finish after Cajamarca pushed bodies forward.

Tactical story

Sport Boys lined up with an aggressive pressing approach, looking to force Cajamarca into mistakes in their own half. The hosts’ wide players stretched the defence, creating space for late runs into the box and several dangerous crosses. Their set-piece threat also proved decisive, with Gonzales’ first-half header coming from a well-worked corner routine.

FC Cajamarca were at their best in transition. Their two goals came from moments when they moved the ball quickly into the attacking third, catching Sport Boys slightly exposed at the back. However, the visitors struggled to control second balls in midfield, and as the game opened up in the second half, Sport Boys’ superior squad depth and fitness told.

The introduction of fresh legs in the final 20 minutes helped Sport Boys maintain their intensity. Cajamarca’s search for an equaliser left gaps at the back, and the hosts punished them twice late on to turn a tense contest into a comfortable scoreline.

Standout players

Diego Chávez was the clear match-winner for Sport Boys, scoring twice and constantly troubling the Cajamarca back line with his movement. Renzo Gonzales delivered an influential performance in midfield and capped it with a crucial first-half goal, while Matías Lora made the result safe with a mature finish in the closing stages.

For FC Cajamarca, Jhonny Mena and Luis Cáceres were the bright spots. Both players took their goals well and gave the visitors hope at different stages of the match. The Cajamarca goalkeeper also made several important saves, even though he was eventually beaten four times.

Table and season impact

The three points lift Sport Boys into a stronger position in the Peruvian Liga 1 table and provide momentum for their next fixtures. A four-goal home performance will boost confidence, particularly with the attacking unit finding rhythm ahead of a demanding run of matches.

FC Cajamarca leave with no points despite scoring twice away from home. Their attacking display offered encouragement, but the defensive lapses that allowed Sport Boys to score four times will be a concern. Cajamarca remain in need of points to climb the standings and will need to tighten up at the back in their upcoming games.

Match facts

• Competition: Peruvian Liga 1
• Result: Sport B