
19 Dec 2003: in Arequipa, Cienciano of Cusco beat River Plate 1-0 in the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana final to win 4–3 on aggregate and give Peru its first international club trophy. We trace the club’s provincial roots, their run past Santos, Atlético Nacional and River, what the win meant for Cusco and Peruvian football – and whether it changed anything in CONMEBOL’s balance of power.
Tips/corrections: otd@17lawsguy.com