Cienciano chase continental glory 23 years on

Cusco's Cienciano aim to recreate the shockwaves of their historic 2003 title.

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What happened. Cienciano hosted the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarter-final at Estadio Garcilaso de la Vega, with around 30,000 fans attending. The club is seeking a repeat of their historic 2003 title, when they became the first Peruvian team to win an international trophy.

• Cienciano won their first international trophy 23 years ago.
• The match drew a crowd of approximately 30,000 in Cusco.
• The stadium is named after chronicler Garcilaso de la Vega.

The second leg will decide whether Cienciano can continue their pursuit of a second continental title.

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