Date: July 19, 2026 | Venue: Estadio 25 de Noviembre, Moquegua

Match Overview

Liga 1 action from southern Peru saw Moquegua and Comerciantes Unidos play out an entertaining 2–2 draw at the Estadio 25 de Noviembre. The result left both sides stuck in the lower half of the table, but the match delivered drama, goals, and a late equalizer that kept the home fans on their feet.

First Half: Moquegua Take Control

Moquegua started the brighter of the two, using their home advantage to push forward from the opening whistle. The breakthrough came in the 14th minute when striker Johnnier Montaño received a pass on the edge of the box, turned his marker, and fired a low shot into the bottom corner. The home side continued to dominate, and in the 33rd minute they doubled their lead through a set piece: a corner kick was headed home by center-back Renato Rojas, leaving the Comerciantes goalkeeper with no chance.

Comerciantes looked rattled, but just before half-time they pulled one back. A quick counter-attack caught Moquegua’s defense off guard, and forward Luis Carranza finished calmly after a precise through ball from midfield. The goal gave the visitors a lifeline heading into the break.

Second Half: Comerciantes Fight Back

After the interval, Comerciantes Unidos grew in confidence. They pushed higher up the pitch and began to win more duels in midfield. Their pressure paid off in the 67th minute when a scramble in the Moquegua box ended with Jhonny Vidales poking the ball home from close range to make it 2–2.

Both teams had chances to snatch a winner. Moquegua hit the crossbar through a long-range effort, while Comerciantes saw a goal disallowed for a marginal offside. In the end, a draw was a fair reflection of the balance of play.

Key Moments and Standouts

• 14' – Johnnier Montaño scores Moquegua's opener (1-0)
• 33' – Renato Rojas heads in the second (2-0)
• 43' – Luis Carranza pulls one back for Comerciantes (2-1)
• 67' – Jhonny Vidales equalizes (2-2)

Moquegua’s midfield engine Pedro Aquino was a constant threat, while Comerciantes’ goalkeeper Raúl Fernández made several key saves to keep his team in the match.

Table Implications

The draw left Moquegua in 14th place, just above the relegation playoff zone, while Comerciantes Unidos remained 16th, two points from safety. Every point is vital in the tight Peruvian top flight, and both managers will be left ruing missed opportunities to claim all three.

Moquegua next face a tough trip to Sporting Cristal, while Comerciantes host Deportivo Municipal in a crucial bottom-of-the-table clash.