Everyone agrees that Melgar spoiled the night for Santiago Wanderers by stealing a draw in Valparaiso. The result paves the way for the Peruvians to qualify for the Copa Libertadores Phase 3.
In a dull match, the Argentinians were the protagonists of the scoreboard. Rafael Viotti scored the opening goal for the Chilean team early in the game, and his compatriot Bernardo Cuesta (47) equalized for Melgar.
Wanderers, who will suffer the ordeal of playing in Chile's second division this season, tried to break the deadlock but lacked attacking ideas to dismantle the strategy of the Peruvian team, which settled for the draw and an away goal that is worth gold.
The tie will be decided on February 6th in Arequipa, a city that will turn its 2,335 meters of altitude into allies for the local team on their journey to the group stage.