Santos Ica 0–0 Ayacucho Fútbol Club: Goalless Draw in Southern Peru

Santos Ica and Ayacucho Fútbol Club shared the spoils in a 0–0 stalemate at the Estadio José Picasso Peratta on 21 June 2026, the second match of the Peru Liga Copa double-header at 09:00. Neither side could break the deadlock in a contest defined by midfield battles and a lack of sharpness in the final third.

Match Overview

Santos Ica, playing in front of their home fans, started brightly but faded as Ayacucho grew into the game. The visitors, traditionally strong at set pieces, failed to capitalise on several corners. The draw leaves both teams with one point after their Liga Copa opener.

Key Moments

• 11th minute: Santos winger Jordi Sánchez cut inside and curled a shot just over the crossbar.
• 44th minute: Ayacucho’s midfielder Giancarlo Carmona struck a low drive from 20 yards that was tipped around the post by home keeper Renato Solís.
• 78th minute: Ayacucho forward Carlos Orejuela had a close-range effort blocked after a goalmouth scramble.

Tactical Story

Santos Ica deployed a 4-3-3 looking to press high, but Ayacucho’s compact 4-4-1-1 formation restricted space in central areas. The lack of a creative playmaker on either side meant most attacks broke down around the edge of the box.

Standout Players

Renato Solís (Santos Ica) was the busier goalkeeper, making three crucial saves to preserve a clean sheet. For Ayacucho, centre-back Jesús Barco was imperious in the air and made six clearances.

What’s Next?

Santos Ica travel next to face Moquegua, while Ayacucho host Bentín Tacna Heroica. Both will be looking for their first win of the campaign after this goalless start.