Peruvian football marked by match suspension and Clausura results

The ninth round of the Torneo Clausura in Peru was marked by mixed results and incidents. In Cajamarca, the match between Juan Pablo II and UTC was suspended in stoppage time following violence and the physical assault of referee Jesús Cartagena after a controversial red card.

In other match results, FBC Melgar defeated Cusco FC 1-0, moving into second place in the Clausura standings. Sporting Cristal secured a 2-1 victory over CD Moquegua, maintaining their position in fourth place. Sport Huancayo also earned a 1-0 away win against Comerciantes Unidos, a match notable for three red cards issued to the home side.

In women's football, FBC Melgar's female squad achieved a dominant 5-1 victory against Atlético Andahuaylas, climbing to second place in the Liga Femenina 2026 Clausura standings. Meanwhile, in Liga 3, ANBA Perú drew 1-1 with Cienciano, keeping their hopes alive for a top-four finish in Group D.