The 1968 Torneo Descentralizado was the 52nd season of the highest division of Peruvian football. Carlos A. Mannucci of Trujillo made its debut in the first division in this season.
Sporting Cristal and Juan Aurich were tied on points at the end of the season. An extra match was played to determine first place and consequently the champion of the season. Sporting Cristal won the play-off and became national champions.
At the bottom of the league, Centro Iqueño and Mariscal Sucre tied on points, sharing thirteenth and fourteenth place. They also played an extra match to determine the team to face relegation. Centro Iqueño won the relegation play-off and Mariscal Sucre were relegated from the division. Carlos A. Mannucci were relegated as the worst placed team outside Lima and Callao.
Teams Team changes Promoted from1967 Segunda División Promoted from1968 Copa Perú Relegated from1967 Primera División KDT Nacional Carlos A. Mannucci Deportivo Municipal Alfonso Ugarte de Chiclín
Stadia locations
Team City Alianza Lima La Victoria, Lima Atlético Grau Piura Carlos A. Mannucci Trujillo Centro Iqueño Cercado de Lima Defensor Arica Breña, Lima Defensor Lima Breña, Lima Juan Aurich Chiclayo KDT Nacional Callao Mariscal Sucre La Victoria, Lima Porvenir Miraflores Miraflores, Lima Octavio Espinosa Ica Sport Boys Callao Sporting Cristal Rímac, Lima Universitario Breña, Lima
League table Standings
Results
Relegation play-off
Title play-off
Top scorers Player Nationality Goals ClubOswaldo Ramírez26Sport Boys
See also 1968 Peruvian Segunda División 1968 Copa Perú
External links Peru 1968 season at RSSSF