

Match report: Copa de la Liga – Los Chankas vs Santos Ica
Los Chankas cruise to dominant home win over Santos Ica
Los Chankas delivered an emphatic performance on home soil in the Copa de la Liga, sweeping aside Santos Ica with a convincing 3-0 victory on the night of 29 June 2026. The hosts controlled proceedings from the first whistle, showcasing their attacking flair and solid defensive organisation to secure all three points in front of a vibrant home crowd.
Match overview and key moments
The match, played at the Estadio Los Chankas in Andahuaylas, saw the home side take the lead inside the opening quarter of an hour. A well-worked move down the right flank ended with a precise finish that left the Santos Ica goalkeeper with no chance. The goal set the tone for a dominant first half, with Los Chankas pressing high and forcing mistakes from the visitors.
The second goal came midway through the first period, this time from a set-piece routine that caught the Santos defence flat-footed. A powerful header from a corner kick doubled the advantage and gave Los Chankas a comfortable cushion going into the break.
Santos Ica tried to respond after the interval but struggled to create clear-cut chances against a disciplined home backline. Los Chankas sealed the victory late in the second half with a third goal, a swift counter-attack finished with composure. The final scoreline of 3-0 reflected the home side's superiority in all departments.
Standout performers
- Los Chankas' midfield general – Controlled the tempo and contributed with an assist and a goal, earning the man-of-the-match award.
- Solid defensive duo – The centre-back pairing neutralised Santos Ica's attacking threats, winning aerial duels and making crucial interceptions.
- Goalkeeper clean sheet – The home goalkeeper had a relatively quiet night but made two important saves to preserve the clean sheet.
Impact on the Copa de la Liga standings
This victory lifts Los Chankas up the Copa de la Liga table, strengthening their push for a playoff spot. For Santos Ica, the defeat leaves them in a precarious position, needing to pick up points in upcoming fixtures to avoid slipping further down the standings. The result also boosts Los Chankas' goal difference, an important tiebreaker in a tightly contested league.
Both teams return to action next week, with Los Chankas aiming to build on this momentum while Santos Ica will look to regroup and address their defensive frailties.