All set! Melgar will face one of the most important matches in its history against Independiente del Valle in the Copa Sudamericana. While both teams continue with their preparation for the first leg of the semifinals, Conmebol made a publication to announce the referees in charge of imparting justice in Quito.
The maximum entity of South American soccer has designated the Brazilians Raphael Claus (main referee), Danilo Manis (assistant 1), Rodrigo Correa (assistant 2), and Bruno Arleu (fourth referee). Regarding VAR, the responsible will be Rodolpho Toski, Rodrigo Guarizo, and Milciades Salvidar.
Melgar and the last time they faced Independiente del Valle in an international tournament. Photo: AFP
It is worth noting that the experienced referee is a familiar face to Pablo Lavallén: he was in charge of the final of the Copa Sudamericana between Independiente del Valle and Colón in 2019. At that time, the Argentine coach was leading the Sabalero team and his players lost 3-1.
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What time does Melgar vs. Independiente del Valle play?
The match between Melgar vs. Independiente del Valle for the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinals will take place this Wednesday, August 31, starting at 7:30 p.m. (Peruvian and Ecuadorian time). Check the schedule according to each country:
- Peru: 7:30 p.m.
- Ecuador: 7:30 p.m.
- Colombia: 7:30 p.m.
- Venezuela: 7:30 p.m.
- Paraguay: 8:30 p.m.
- Bolivia: 8:30 p.m.
- Chile: 8:30 p.m.
- Argentina: 9:30 p.m.
- Uruguay: 9:30 p.m.
- Brazil: 9:30 p.m.
- United States: 6:30 p.m. (Miami, New York)
- Spain: 12:30 a.m. (Thursday, September 1)
Where to watch Melgar vs. Independiente del Valle LIVE ONLINE for FREE?
The streaming broadcast of this match for the Copa Sudamericana will be on DirecTV GO. You can also watch the minute-by-minute updates with all the incidents of Melgar vs. Independiente del Valle LIVE ONLINE for FREE on La República Deportes.
Where do Internacional vs. Melgar play?
The Melgar vs. Independiente del Valle match for the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinals will be played at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado. This venue is located in the city of Quito and has a capacity to accommodate more than 41,000 spectators.