Cienciano defeats Montevideo City Torque in Copa Sudamericana quarter-final first leg

Cienciano defeated Montevideo City Torque in the first leg of their 2026 Copa Sudamericana quarter-final match. Played at the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega Stadium in Cusco, the home team leveraged the altitude of over 3,300 meters to maintain a high pace throughout the contest. Cienciano utilized aggressive pressing and ball control to secure a lead in the aggregate tie. This result puts the Peruvian club in an advantageous position ahead of the return leg. The teams are scheduled to meet again in Montevideo to determine which side advances to the tournament semi-finals.

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