FBC Melgar fell dramatically in the semifinal of the 2022 Copa Sudamericana, losing 3-0 to Independiente del Valle in a match where the rojinegros had some goal opportunities; however, they did not know how to take advantage of them. After the second goal by IDV, they made some defensive mistakes, and that's how the third goal for the northerners came about.
Following this and during the program "Under Pressure," Gonzalo Nuñez criticized Julinho, who had previously said that the team led by Pablo Lavallén could achieve a good result in Quito.
"It was already difficult for Melgar," the former football player began, and Nuñez immediately interrupted: "You said that they were better, that they were going to win."
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The current ESPN panelist didn't stay silent and criticized the journalist for not attending the previous program: "You didn't even come to the program. You missed it, making up lies." In response, the so-called 'Castor' said: "You said they were superior (Melgar). You're a fraud."
When will Melgar play the second leg of the Copa Sudamericana semifinal?
FBC Melgar will face Independiente del Valle on Wednesday, September 7, at 7:30 p.m. (Peruvian time) for the second leg of the 2022 Copa Sudamericana semifinal. This match will be played at the Monumental Stadium in Arequipa and will be broadcasted by ESPN and DirecTV Sports throughout South America.
For this match, the rojinegro team will be able to count on left-back Paolo Reyna, who was suspended due to accumulated yellow cards.