The marker against was not an impediment for Melgar to achieve a great victory playing at home against Sport Huancayo (2-1), who until the 93rd minute had earned a valuable point from their visit to the Monumental of UNSA.
Sport Huancayo surprised at the 10th minute with a weak shot from Manuel Corrales that goalkeeper Diego Penny failed to clear, and he was regretting it during the celebration of the 'Rojo Matador'.
At the half-hour mark, the visitors could have extended their lead, but goalkeeper Penny redeemed himself when he saved the penalty taken by Luis Trujillo.
In the second half, the players of Melgar came out with a different attitude and created danger in Joel Pinto's goal, who made great saves to prevent the equalizer.
The reward for so much effort came in the 80th minute through Omar Tejeda, who took advantage of a defensive confusion in Sport Huancayo to determine the temporary draw.
And when the match was in its final seconds, a foul near the area ended in a great goal from Patricio Arce to seal a great victory for Melgar, which consolidates its position in first place in Group B of the Torneo de Verano.
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Min 90+4 Final whistle: Melgar 2-1 Sport Huancayo.
Min 90+3 GOAL! Patricio Arce scores the 2-1 for Melgar.
Min 90 We enter added time at the Monumental of UNSA.
Min 80 GOAL! Omar Tejeda ties it 1-1 for Melgar.
Min 70 Ricardo Salcedo receives a yellow card for a tough tackle.
Min 65 Great save by Joel Pinto to prevent the equalizer.
Min 55 Substitution for Melgar. Out: Arakaki - In: Arce.
Min 45 Second half begins: Melgar 0-1 Sport Huancayo.
Second half for the Torneo de Verano
Min 45+2 Half-time: Melgar 0-1 Sport Huancayo.
Min 45 We enter added time at the Monumental of UNSA.
Min 40 The referee calls a tough tackle from Alfredo Rojas.
Min 30 Diego Penny saves the penalty from defender Luis Trujillo.
Min 20 Coach Marcelo Grioni gives some instructions to his players.
Min 10 GOAL! Manuel Corrales scores the 1-0 for Sport Huancayo.
Min 1 The match begins: Melgar 0-0 Sport Huancayo.
Pre-match The coin toss is held with the team captains.
Pre-match Confirmed line-ups for Melgar vs Sport Huancayo.
Pre-match The match corresponds to Group B of the Torneo de Verano.
Pre-match Welcome to the Monumental-UNSA: Melgar vs Sport Huancayo.
Melgar vs Sport Huancayo | Line-ups
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Sport Huancayo: To be confirmed.
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Melgar will open the doors of UNSA to receive Sport Huancayo in a match where both teams will go in search of the three points that will allow them to stay at the top of Group B of the Torneo de Verano.
The Arequipa team, led by Mexican coach Enrique Meza, wants to take advantage of their home condition to achieve a victory that will further solidify their first place.
Melgar has 16 points, but their leadership is in danger because their closest pursuer, Cantolao, is in second place with one point less.
On the other hand, Sport Huancayo will try to surprise on the road with the intention of taking the top spot, as the 'Rojo Matador' is currently in third place with 13 points.