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FBC Melgar Edges Out Comerciantes Unidos in Thrilling Match
Arequipa, Peru – FBC Melgar defeated Comerciantes Unidos 2-1 in a thrilling match at the Estadio de la Universidad Nacional San Agustín. The game, corresponding to matchday 11 of the Peruvian First Division (Apertura 2025), was marked by intensity and a high number of yellow cards.
FBC Melgar dominated possession (65%) and created more scoring opportunities (12 shots, 4 on target). Pablo Barrios opened the scoring in the 18th minute, assisted by T. Martinez. However, Comerciantes Unidos responded with a goal from S. Gonzales in the 34th minute, assisted by M. Sen, leveling the score. In added time, C. Bordacahar scored from a penalty, but missed, assisting himself.
Despite having less possession (35%), Comerciantes Unidos showed a combative attitude, committing 18 fouls and receiving 5 yellow cards. FBC Melgar, on the other hand, received one yellow card and committed 7 fouls. Despite these infractions, the home team managed the game well and secured all three points.
Substitutions fbc melgar: at minute 26 C. Bordacahar came in and F. Castro went out., at minute 62 M. Llontop came in and N. Cabanillas went out., at minute 62 P. Vivanco came in and G. Bernaola went out., at minute 74 E. Ramos came in and M. Lazo went out., at minute 74 G. Rodriguez came in and L. Guzman went out.
Substitutions comerciantes unidos: at minute 46 B. Lucumi came in and R. Sandoval went out., at minute 56 J. Parodi came in and J. Marina went out., at minute 64 L. Escalante came in and S. Gonzales went out., at minute 65 P. Mendez came in and M. P. Carpio Ferro went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FBC Melgar
Titulares:
Comerciantes Unidos
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