Match Report
Universidad San Martín, 17th on 15 points, faced a 17-point deficit to Cienciano (5th, 32). Cienciano's recent output lagged their position: 22nd on form over five rounds while 5th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Universidad San Martín 1.17 scored and 2.06 conceded per game, Cienciano 2.06 and 1.22, with the league averaging 1.36.
A win had eluded Universidad San Martín for 9 matches. Recent form was uneven: 2/15 points for Universidad San Martín, 9/15 for Cienciano.
The venue was Estadio Alberto Gallardo in Lima, with room for 13,000 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 1-2 full-time score.




