Double by Luis Iberico for Melgar’s 2-0 win over Sporting Cristal

Melgar wants to arrive with more advantage ahead of the semi-final second leg of Liga 1 2022 over Sporting Cristal. For this reason, the Arequipa team got the second that unleashed the hubbub at the UNSA Monumental Stadium.

At 77 minutes, Bernardo Cuesta gave it to Alexis Arias who took a cross close to the penalty spot. In that place, Christian Bordacahar sent a strong shot that hit the crossbar, however, a rebound remained.

Luis Iberico found the ball and pushed it to overcome the resistance of the goal defended by Alejandro Duarte. Arequipa entered in jubilation, while the squad directed by Roberto Mosquera will look for the discount.

It is important to mention that the return match will be played this Sunday, November 6 at the National Stadium starting at 3 pm (Peruvian time). The winner of the key will clash against Alianza Lima in the final of League 1 2022.

Sporting Cristal vs. Melgar: previous

Sporting Cristal reached its pass to the semifinals of League 1, after securing first place in the accumulated position table. In the case of Melgar, the people of Arequipa wrote their name among the top three of the year after winning the Opening Tournament.