Cienciano and Alianza Atlético Sullana drew 1-1 in their Peruvian Liga 1 match on February 22, 2026. The teams traded goals in a contest that lacked the fluency of Cienciano's earlier big win but was fiercely competitive. Playing at home, Cienciano expected to control the game but found a disciplined and physical Sullana side difficult to break down. The visitors likely took a surprise lead against the run of play, forcing Cienciano to chase the game. The home pressure eventually told as they found an equalizer, but they could not muster a winner in the closing stages. The draw was a decent away point for Alianza Atlético, while Cienciano dropped points at home. The Cienciano coach pointed to his team's inability to convert possession into clear chances as the key issue.