Regatas Lima secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Universitario in a decisive match of the Peruvian Volleyball League on Thursday, March 21, 2026, forcing a tiebreaker game to determine who advances in the tournament. The win keeps Regatas Lima’s championship aspirations alive as the league heads into its crucial playoff stages.
The match, played at the Polideportivo Lucha Fuentes in Villa El Salvador, saw Regatas Lima take the first set 25-19. Universitario responded strongly, winning the second set 26-28, before Regatas regained the lead with a 25-18 victory in the third. Universitario once again leveled the playing field, taking the fourth set 21-25, setting the stage for a dramatic final set.
In a nail-biting fifth set, Regatas Lima ultimately prevailed with a score of 18-16. The final scoreline read 25-19, 26-28, 25-18, 21-25, and 18-16, showcasing the intense back-and-forth competition between the two teams.
This result means the quarterfinal series will now be decided in an ‘extra game’ scheduled for Wednesday, March 25th. The winner of this decisive match will move on to face San Martín in the next round of the competition.
The victory marks a significant moment for Regatas Lima, demonstrating their resilience and determination in a challenging match against a formidable opponent. The team’s performance underscores the high level of competition within the Peruvian Volleyball League.
Infobae provides a detailed recap of the match, highlighting the key moments and turning points that led to Regatas Lima’s triumph.
RPP similarly reported on the match, noting Universitario’s inability to replicate their previous performance.
Latina.pe offers a recap of the match as well.
Instagram also shared highlights of the electrifying match.
