Melgar and Cantolao shared the points in a match without many emotions that took place at the Monumental of the UNSA for the fifth round of the Torneo de Verano Group B.
The Arequipa team had the clearest chances of the first half, but the forwards were not very accurate in front of the opposing goal.
Melgar's clearest goal opportunity came in the first half after a right cross that Joao Villamarin failed to finish after an acrobatic move.
In the second half, things continued the same and the Cantolao squad only focused on defending to prevent the dangerous plays made by the home team.
With this draw, Melgar reached 8 points and Cantolao shares the top spot in Group B with Sport Huancayo.
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Min 90+3 End of the match: Melgar 0-0 Cantolao.
Min 90 We enter stoppage time at the Monumental of the UNSA.
Min 85 Great save by Campos to prevent the home side from scoring.
Min 75 Header by Ruiz that the goalkeeper Nicosia manages to catch.
Min 65 Substitution for Melgar. Out: Iberico - In: Ruiz.
Min 55 Free kick in favor of the home team very close to the penalty area.
Min 45 The second half begins: Melgar 0-0 Cantolao.
Second half for the Torneo de Verano
Min 45+1 End of the 1st half: Melgar 0-0 Cantolao.
Min 45 We enter stoppage time at the Monumental of the UNSA.
Min 40 The 'rojinegro' bench claims a penalty for a foul on Loyola.
Min 30 Cross from the right and Villamarin misses the first goal opportunity.
Min 20 Salas almost scores an own goal after a clearance.
Min 10 Corner kick from the right for 'domino'.
Min 1 The match begins: Melgar 0-0 Cantolao.
Preview The coin toss is done with the team captains.
Preview Confirmed line-ups for Melgar vs Cantolao.
Preview The fans keep arriving at the sports venue.
Preview The match corresponds to the 5th round of the Torneo de Verano.
Preview Welcome to the Monumental of the UNSA.
Melgar vs Cantolao | Line-ups
Melgar: Diego Campos; Giancarlo Carmona, Paolo Fuentes, Jean Pierre Fuentes, Nilson Loyola, Alexis Arias, Patricio Arce, Omar Tejeda, Bernardo Cuesta, Emanuel Biancuchi; Hernan Rengifo.
Cantolao: Federico Nicosia; Herve Kambou, Victor Salas, Carlos Cabello, Orlando Contreras; Paulo Albarracin, Gerson Barreto, Diego Ramirez, Leandro Martin; Gianfranco Labarthe and Fabian Gonzales.
Melgar vs Cantolao | Preview
Melgar will open the doors of the Monumental of the UNSA to receive Cantolao, leader of Group B, with the obligation to earn three points that will allow them to reach the top of the Torneo de Verano.
The 'domino' team is in second place, just one point behind their opponent. Taking advantage of their home field and with the presence of their fans, Enrique Meza's team will come out with their best eleven in search of joy for the Arequipa people.
On the other hand, Argentine midfielder Leandro Martin from Cantolao admitted that the match against the 'rojinegros' will not be easy, but they have all the tools to achieve a positive result.
"It's a difficult match against Melgar, we have already won in the first round at that field. Football is now won with men and not with names, it's the work of Coach Silvestri to maintain the base, the project, thanks to that the results come and he is rewarded."