Independiente del Valle is just 90 minutes away from sealing qualification to the Copa Sudamericana final. The Ecuadorian team won 3-0 against Melgar, who still believes in a miracle comeback. The second leg will be played on Wednesday, September 7th to determine the first finalist.
However, IDV's victory over Dominó was forgotten. The Northern press overlooked this huge result and didn't dedicate a single front page to the team led by coach Martín Anselmi, who dreams of making history once again in this tournament.
For example, El Comercio of Ecuador, one of the most important media outlets, didn't give any space to Independiente del Valle. Instead, they featured cyclist Richard Carapaz, who won stage 12 of La Vuelta.
When does Melgar vs Independiente del Valle play: date, day, time, and channel?
The second leg is scheduled for Wednesday, September 7th at 19:30 (Peru and Ecuador time). The match will be played at the altitude of the Monumental de la UNSA, where the Peruvians will have to overcome the 3-0 defeat from the first leg.
The Arequipa club shared a powerful message on social media regarding the second leg match. "There are still 90 minutes to play and no one lowers my arms, we all continue in this. For our shield, for our colors, for our history, on September 7th we will fight until the final whistle. Come on, beloved Melgar!"