By matchday 14 of Clausura Tournament, Melgar defeated Cantolao 1-0 as a visitor at Iván Elías Moreno Stadium in Villa El Salvador and positioned themselves as the new leader of the tournament.
In a difficult match for both teams, the Arequipa team did not give up and at 85', forward Kenji Cabrera took advantage of a cross from the right side by Cristian Bordacahar and with a powerful header gave the victory to the team led by Mariano Soso.
AT THE TOP OF THE STANDINGS
These three points obtained were celebrated as a title, as they place them at the top of the Clausura standings with 28 points, two units more than Sporting Cristal, Universitario and Alianza Lima.
The Arequipa team will have to wait for the matches of the "cremas" this Wednesday against Sport Boys and this Thursday for the "celestes" against Cesar Vallejo in Trujillo.
Melgar's next match will be on Sunday, September 24 at 3:15 p.m. at Monumental de la UNSA against Unión Comercio.