In a tightly contested Peruvian Liga 1 fixture at the Estadio Héroes de San Ramón, UTC Cajamarca and Sport Boys played out a goalless draw that left both sides searching for answers in front of goal. The result saw the home side remain mid‑table while the visitors picked up a valuable point on their travels.

Match Overview

The match, played on 24 May 2026, started at a lively pace with both teams pressing high. UTC Cajamarca, backed by their passionate home support, dominated possession in the opening 20 minutes but failed to convert their territorial advantage into clear‑cut chances. Sport Boys, organised defensively, absorbed pressure and looked dangerous on the counter‑attack, but the final ball was often lacking.

Key Moments

• 15th minute: UTC’s striker, Jean Deza, forced a fine low save from Sport Boys goalkeeper Ángel Zamudio after a clever through‑ball from the midfield.
• 37th minute: A teasing cross from the right by Sport Boys’ winger, Kevin Serna, was just missed by the onrushing forward, Juan Tuesta, as the ball skidded across the goalmouth.
• 62nd minute: The most controversial moment of the game: UTC midfielder, Joel Sánchez, went down in the box under a challenge, but referee Miguel Santiváñez waved play on, much to the displeasure of the home crowd.
• 80th minute: Sport Boys had a golden chance to snatch all three points, but substitute striker, Juan Carlos Núñez, headed wide from six yards following a corner kick.

Tactical Story

UTC Cajamarca lined up in a 4‑2‑3‑1 formation, aiming to control the midfield and supply their lone striker. However, Sport Boys’ disciplined 4‑4‑2 shape made it difficult for the home side to find space in central areas. The visitors defended deep and looked to exploit the pace of their wingers on the break, but lacked precision in the final third. The match became increasingly cagey in the second half, with both teams settling for a share of the spoils.

Standout Players

• Ángel Zamudio (Sport Boys): The goalkeeper was chosen as the Man of the Match, making three crucial saves to keep a clean sheet.
• Josepmir Ballón (UTC Cajamarca): The experienced midfielder worked tirelessly to break up play and distribute the ball, but his efforts were not rewarded with a goal.

Table Impact

The point moves UTC Cajamarca to 15 points from 11 matches, keeping them in the upper half of the Peruvian Liga 1 standings. Sport Boys, meanwhile, remain winless on the road but have now drawn four of their away fixtures, sitting in 12th place with 12 points. Both sides will look to improve their attacking output in the coming weeks.