Deportivo Unión Comercio stormed into the Copa de la Liga playoffs with a dominant 3-1 away victory over CD Estudiantil CNI at the Estadio Heraclio Tapia on June 16, 2026. The visitor’s clinical finishing and organized defensive display proved too much for a Estudiantil side that had hoped to use home advantage to secure a vital result. The win propelled Unión Comercio into the top four of the aggregate table, while leaving CNI clinging to the final qualification spot.

Match Overview

The clash was scheduled late in the Copa de la Liga’s group stage, with both sides still alive in the battle for post‑season berths. Unión Comercio arrived in Huánuco knowing a victory would virtually guarantee their place in the knockout rounds, while Estudiantil CNI needed points to stay ahead of the chasing pack. From the opening whistle, the away side imposed their tempo, pressing high and forcing early errors in CNI’s build‑up play.

Key Moments

• 9’ minute – Goal Unión Comercio (0-1): A quick counter‑attack caught CNI off guard. Right‑back Jhonny Galliquio overlapped and delivered a low cross that striker Kevin Ferreyra swept home from eight yards.
• 32’ minute – Goal Unión Comercio (0-2): Midfielder Carlos Correa latched onto a loose ball 25 yards out and unleashed a dipping shot that sailed over the goalkeeper’s outstretched hand.
• 58’ minute – Goal Estudiantil CNI (1-2): A rare lapse in concentration from the Unión defense allowed CNI’s Jhon Ortiz to nod in a free‑kick from the left side, giving the home crowd a glimmer of hope.
• 79’ minute – Goal Unión Comercio (1-3): Substitute Luis Trujillo sealed the contest with a clinical finish after a swift breakaway, slipping the ball under the advancing keeper.

Tactical Story

Unión Comercio manager Walter Aristizábal set his team up in a compact 4‑4‑2 that denied CNI space in central areas. Full‑backs pushed high when possession was secure, while midfielders tracked runners diligently. In contrast, Estudiantil CNI relied heavily on long passes to wingers Víctor Rossel and Jhonny Ortiz, but their crosses rarely troubled the Unión central duo. The second goal, a spectacular long‑range strike, effectively forced CNI to chase the game, leaving gaps that Unión exploited on the break.

Standout Performers

• Kevin Ferreyra (Unión Comercio): The 26‑year‑old forward led the line superbly, scoring the opener and holding up play to bring teammates into action.
• Carlos Correa (Unión Comercio): His stunning goal was the highlight of the match, and his all‑round energy in midfield was vital in breaking CNI’s rhythm.
• Jhon Ortiz (Estudiantil CNI): The only bright spot for the home side, his goal gave CNI a lifeline, and he worked tirelessly down the left flank.

Season & Standings Impact

The win moved Unión Comercio to 28 points in the Copa de la Liga aggregate table, securing their place in the knockout phase with one match remaining. For Estudiantil CNI, the defeat left them on 22 points, now just one point above the relegation‑playoff zone. They face a must‑win final fixture against a direct rival to avoid slipping into the danger zone. The result also tightened the race for the top seeds, as Unión Comercio climbed to third overall, level on points with the league leaders.

With momentum firmly on their side, Deportivo Unión Comercio will look to carry their aggressive away form into the playoffs, while CD Estudiantil CNI must regroup quickly to salvage their season.