The La Copa Inka 2026 semifinals delivered two dramatic matches, with one decided in regular time and the other requiring penalties to determine the finalist.
Semifinal 1
Sporting Cristal 3–2 Cienciano
The first semifinal was a thrilling contest between two well-known Peruvian sides. Sporting Cristal managed to edge past Cienciano with a 3–2 victory in normal time.
Cristal showed their attacking quality early, taking control of the match and maintaining a narrow advantage despite constant pressure from Cienciano. The Cusco side pushed hard for an equalizer late in the game but ultimately fell short, sending Sporting Cristal directly into the final.
Sporting Cristal, one of Peru’s most historically successful clubs with numerous league titles, once again demonstrated why they remain a powerhouse in Peruvian football.
Semifinal 2
Cusco FC def. Los Chankas CYC (7–6 on penalties)
- Normal Time: 2–2
- Extra Time: 0–0
- Penalties: 5–4
The second semifinal produced the most dramatic moment of the tournament so far. Los Chankas CYC and Cusco FC battled through 120 minutes without a winner.
Los Chankas took the lead during regulation, but Cusco FC fought back to level the match at 2–2, forcing extra time. Neither team could find the decisive goal during the additional 30 minutes, leading to a tense penalty shootout.
In the shootout, Cusco FC held their nerve and narrowly triumphed 5–4, sealing a 7–6 aggregate victory and earning their place in the final.
Final Set
The results set up a compelling championship clash:
Sporting Cristal vs Cusco FC
- Sporting Cristal arrive after a hard-fought victory in regular time.
- Cusco FC come into the final full of confidence after surviving a dramatic penalty shootout.
With both teams showing resilience and attacking power in the semifinals, the La Copa Inka 2026 Final promises to be an exciting battle for the trophy.
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