Melgar surprised everyone by achieving a victory over Municipal at the Estadio Nacional, which puts them momentarily as the sole leader of Group B of the Torneo de Verano.
The team from Arequipa dominated the match from start to finish and were strong in attack thanks to the presence of Hernán Rengifo, who opened the scoring in the 20th minute after receiving a pass from the right wing.
Enrique Meza's team didn't take long to increase their advantage thanks to Omar Tejada after a great counterattack by Melgar.
In the second half, Municipal didn't react fully but managed to bring excitement to the match with a goal from Pablo Lavandeira, who beat goalkeeper Diego Penny with a penalty shot.
Hopes for Municipal vanished with Hernán Rengifo's brace after scoring a header from a cross from the right wing.
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Min 90+3 End of the match: Municipal 3-1 Melgar.
Min 90 We enter stoppage time at the Estadio Nacional.
Min 80 Aldair Salazar is shown a yellow card.
Min 69 Goal! Hernán Rengifo scores Melgar's third goal to make it 3-1.
Min 65 Corner from the right for Municipal.
Min 55 Goal! Pablo Lavandeira scores the consolation goal for Municipal.
Min 45 Second half starts: Municipal 0-2 Melgar.
Second half for the Torneo de Verano
Min 45+1 End of the first half: Municipal 0-2 Melgar.
Min 45 We enter stoppage time at the Estadio Nacional.
Min 40 Manager Víctor Rivera calls for more pressure from his midfielder.
Min 30 Goal! Omar Tejada scores Melgar's second goal to make it 2-0.
Min 20 Goal! Hernán Rengifo opens the scoring for Melgar to make it 1-0.
Min 10 Lavandeira almost scores a great goal from outside the box.
Min 1 Match starts: Municipal 0-0 Melgar.
Preview The coin toss is taking place with the captains.
Preview Confirmed lineups for Municipal vs Melgar.
Preview José Manzaneda attracts attention from the cameras.
Preview The match corresponds to Matchday 1 of the Torneo de Verano.
Preview Welcome to the Estadio Nacional: Municipal vs Melgar.
Municipal vs Melgar | Lineups
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After the suspension of the match between Sporting Cristal and UTC due to a lack of agreement on where it would be played, the match between Municipal and Melgar will be responsible for opening a new season in the Torneo de Verano.
The 'Ediles' arrive in high spirits after defeating Nacional 2-0 in their traditional 'Tarde Edil'. The team led by Victor Rivera promises to surprise in 2018 with the signings of José Manzaneda and Italo Regalado.
Municipal knows they won't have an easy task against an Arequipa team that has their focus on both the local championship and the Copa Libertadores.
And precisely, Melgar will look to continue their good run of results after an important draw on their visit to Montevideo Wanderers, where they drew 1-1 and have the chance to secure qualification playing at home.