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Melgar Edges Out Cusco with a Narrow 1-0 Victory
FBC Melgar secured a hard-fought 1-0 win against their opponents in a match played at Cusco’s Estadio Inca Garcilaso de la Vega. Despite Cusco dominating possession (64%), Melgar proved more clinical in front of goal. F. Castro’s goal in the 42nd minute, assisted by N. Cabanillas, proved to be the difference. The game was a physical encounter, with 10 fouls committed by Cusco and 13 by Melgar. Melgar received two yellow cards (Orzan and Cabanillas). The numerous shots on goal (11 for Cusco and 18 for Melgar) highlight the attacking intent of both sides, but only one found the back of the net, showcasing the strong defensive displays. This victory places Melgar in a favorable position in the Apertura round 2 standings of the 2025 Peruvian Primera División.
Substitutions cusco: at minute 55 P. Cardenas came in and P. Da Silva went out., at minute 55 M. Ruidias came in and J. Zevallos went out., at minute 65 J. Aquino came in and N. Silva went out., at minute 65 F. Callejo came in and C. Diez went out.
Substitutions fbc melgar: at minute 70 G. Rodriguez came in and F. Castro went out., at minute 77 L. Guzman came in and T. Martinez went out., at minute 77 A. Arias came in and H. Orzan went out., at minute 86 E. Ramos came in and C. Bordacahar went out., at minute 86 P. Liza came in and K. G. Cabrera Nakamura went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cusco
FBC Melgar
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