Cusco FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Deportivo Garcilaso in a Peruvian Liga 1 clash on March 8, 2026. The early morning kick-off at 08:00 local time was decided by a solitary goal, giving Cusco FC a crucial three points in their domestic campaign. The home side started brightly and found the breakthrough midway through the first half, capitalizing on a defensive error from Garcilaso to score what would prove to be the winner. Despite sustained pressure from the visitors in the second half, Cusco's defense held firm, with their goalkeeper making several key saves to preserve the clean sheet. This result provides a significant boost for Cusco FC in the league table, moving them closer to the top half, while Deportivo Garcilaso will be frustrated to leave empty-handed after a performance that deserved at least a point. The Cusco manager praised his team's resilience, while the Garcilaso coach lamented his side's lack of clinical finishing in the final third.