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Thrilling Match in Huancayo: Melgar Succumbs to Sport Huancayo’s Late Surge
Estadio Huancayo witnessed a vibrant match full of twists and turns, where FBC Melgar, despite starting strong, succumbed to Sport Huancayo’s late push. The Arequipa team took the lead in the 30th minute with a goal by A. Arias, assisted by M. Lazo, showcasing good offensive connection. In the second half, L. Guzman extended Melgar’s lead in the 58th minute, again with an assist from Lazo, seemingly paving the way for a visitor victory. However, Sport Huancayo did not give up. A goal by H. Angeles was disallowed by VAR in the 47th minute due to a handball. The local reaction came in the final minutes, with a penalty converted by P. Magallanes in the 74th minute and a goal by J. Barreda in the 76th minute, tying the score and unleashing euphoria in the stands.
The match was characterized by high intensity, with Sport Huancayo, despite having less possession (47%), generating a greater number of shots (14) than Melgar (10). Ball possession favored FBC Melgar with 53%. Both teams showed a disputed game, reflected in the number of fouls (10 by Sport Huancayo and 8 by Melgar). Referee Michael Espinoza cautioned J. Posito for Sport Huancayo and N. Cabanillas for FBC Melgar. The match, valid for matchday 16 of the Apertura of the Peruvian Primera División 2025, left a bittersweet taste for Melgar, who saw victory vanish in the final minutes, while Sport Huancayo celebrated a draw that felt like a win.
Substitutions sport huancayo: at minute 46 M. Carranza came in and E. Fernandez went out., at minute 60 J. Posito came in and N. Lujan went out., at minute 61 S. Barboza came in and J. Madrid went out., at minute 68 R. Huaccha came in and M. de Jesus went out., at minute 68 P. Magallanes came in and D. Carabano went out.
Substitutions fbc melgar: at minute 69 G. Rodriguez came in and L. Guzman went out., at minute 82 N. Cabanillas came in and M. Llontop went out., at minute 82 E. Saba came in and A. Arias went out., at minute 87 E. Ramos came in and M. Lazo went out., at minute 87 M. Estela came in and M. Barreda went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Sport Huancayo
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