Melgar Defeats Cienciano to Share Lead in Liga 1

Cusco, Peru — In a thrilling match on May 11, Melgar defeated Cienciano 2-1, securing a tie at the top of the Liga 1 standings. This victory brings Melgar to 23 points, the same total as Universitario de Deportes, although Melgar has played one more game.

The match started with Cienciano taking an early lead, as Matías Lazo scored an own goal just three minutes into play. However, Melgar quickly responded, with Percy Liza leveling the score at 1-1 in the 20th minute.

As the match appeared to be heading for a draw, Melgar’s Kenji Cabrera converted a penalty in stoppage time, sealing the victory for Melgar. This win reaffirms Melgar’s status as a strong contender in the tournament.

With this victory, Melgar sits in first place alongside Universitario, who have a match this Sunday against Alianza Atlético at the Monumental stadium, offering another twist in the race for the Liga 1 title.