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FBC Melgar defeated Sporting Cristal 1-0 in a thrilling match played at the Estadio de la Universidad Nacional San Agustín in Arequipa. The game, corresponding to matchday 5 of the Peruvian Primera División, saw a hard-fought victory for the home side.
The only goal of the match came in the 17th minute through C. Bordacahar. Despite an even possession split (50% each), Melgar showed greater efficiency in their attacks, although they had fewer shots than Cristal (11 to 14). Three of Melgar’s shots were on target, compared to five for Cristal. In terms of yellow cards, Melgar received one and Sporting Cristal two. The match was marked by intensity, with a total of 21 fouls between both teams (10 from Melgar and 11 from Cristal). Despite Sporting Cristal’s attempts to equalize in the second half, Melgar’s defense held firm, securing an important home win.
Substitutions fbc melgar: at minute 54 W. Tandazo came in and G. Rodriguez went out., at minute 64 N. Cabanillas came in and A. Deneumostier went out., at minute 64 F. Castro came in and L. Guzman went out., at minute 72 P. Vivanco came in and T. Martinez went out., at minute 72 A. Arias came in and H. Orzan went out.
Substitutions sporting cristal: at minute 66 L. Sosa came in and I. Avila went out., at minute 66 M. Sosa came in and C. Cabellos went out., at minute 66 M. Tavara came in and F. Alcedo went out., at minute 77 M. Castro came in and J. Pretell went out., at minute 77 J. Alarcon came in and C. Gonzales went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
FBC Melgar
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Sporting Cristal
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