No doubt that the hero of FBC Melgar's classification to the Copa Sudamericana semifinals is Carlos Cáceda. The red and black goalkeeper, also a member of the Peruvian national team, not only kept his goal clean for 90 minutes, but also saved 3 shots during the penalty shootout.
Thanks to the goalkeeper's great performance in the penalty shootout, his teammates were able to define with tranquility. In this way, Kenji Cabrera, Bernardo Cuesta, and finally Luis Iberico brought joy to Arequipa and the whole country with the qualification.
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FIRST PENALTY
In the decisive penalty shootout, Carlos Cáceda surprised everyone by saving Edenilson's shot. The Internacional player kicked to the goalkeeper's left hand, but he managed to anticipate this action.
SECOND PENALTY
The second player to fail his shot was Taison. The substitute who came in the second half could not beat Carlos Cáceda, who sent the ball out of his goal with an impressive move.
THIRD PENALTY
Finally, De Pena would miss his shot thanks to Carlos Cáceda's great save, who once again dove to his left side.
Next rival for Melgar in the Copa Sudamericana
The first leg between Melgar and Independiente del Valle will be played between August 30 and September 1, while the second leg will take place between September 6 and 8.
Pedro Gallese, 'in love' with Cáceda
The goalkeeper and captain of the Peruvian national team, Pedro Gallese, reacted to Carlos Cáceda's saves that secured their spot in the Copa Sudamericana 2022 semifinals.