Cienciano Fall to AD Tarma in Copa de la Liga Classic

In a thrilling Copa de la Liga encounter on July 11, 2026, AD Tarma came from behind to beat Cienciano 3-2 at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega in Cusco. The match, which started at 01:55 local time, was a rollercoaster of emotions and kept fans guessing until the final moments.

Cienciano started brightly and took the lead in the 18th minute through a well-taken goal from forward Jose Rivera, who volleyed home from a cross. The home side doubled their advantage just before halftime when midfielder Carlos Zúñiga fired in from distance. At 2-0, Cienciano looked in control, but AD Tarma had other ideas.

The visitors came out with renewed energy in the second half. In the 52nd minute, striker Miguel Campos pulled one back with a close-range finish after a defensive mix-up. The equalizer came in the 71st minute when winger Diego Mamani cut inside and curled a brilliant shot into the top corner. With the momentum firmly in their favour, AD Tarma completed the comeback in the 85th minute through a clinical counter-attack finished by substitute Luis Huerta.

The 3-2 victory is a massive boost for AD Tarma’s campaign in the Copa de la Liga, while Cienciano will rue their missed chances and defensive lapses that cost them a valuable home win.