Cusco FC and Universitario De Deportes played out a 1-1 draw in their Peruvian Liga 1 clash on February 8, 2026. The match result saw both teams share the points in a tightly contested fixture at the Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega in Cusco. The home side took an early lead, capitalizing on local support, but the powerful visitors from Lima fought back to secure an equalizer in the second half. The draw was a fair reflection of the match's balance, with both teams creating chances but lacking the final touch to claim all three points. The result left both teams in mid-table positions early in the season, with Universitario likely the more frustrated side given their title ambitions. The managers praised their teams' effort post-match, with the Cusco coach highlighting his team's defensive resilience against one of the league's giants.