Sport Boys and Melgar played to a 0-0 draw in an exciting match today in Arequipa, during the tenth round of the 2026 Liga 1 Clausura Tournament. The game, held at the Monumental stadium of UNSA, was crucial for both teams’ aspirations in the standings.
The match started with intensity from the first minutes. MINUTE 07: Carlos Zambrano of Sport Boys had a moment of uncertainty, almost making a mistake, but was saved when Jhonny Vidales could not capitalize on the opportunity. MINUTE 04: Cristian Bordacahar of Melgar came close to opening the scoring with a header that hit the post, confirming that the visitors arrived with an offensive attitude.
The lineups were as follows: Sport Boys lined up with Diego Melián; Emilio Saba, Carlos Zambrano, Hansell Riojas, Mathias Llontop; Oslimg Mora, Jostin Alarcón, Hernán Da Campo, Christian Cueva, Luis Urruti; and Pablo Erustes. Melgar included Jorge Cabezudo; Matías Lazo, Juan Escobar, Leonel González, Nelson Cabanillas; Kevin Minda, Marcos Portillo, Matías Zegarra; Cristian Bordacahar; Jhonny Vidales, and Bernardo Cuesta.
The atmosphere in the stadium was electrifying, with Melgar fans cheering on their team with chants and flags. Sport Boys, for their part, also had significant support, showing their presence in the stands.
Before the match, Sport Boys had sold around 100 virtual flags, showcasing their fans’ support and contributing to fundraising for the club. According to the announcement, the stadium gates opened at 18:15 for spectator entry, with the visitors placed in the lower northwest section.
The day of Saturday, September 19, continued with other matches, including FC Cajamarca against Cusco FC, Sporting Cristal facing Atlético Grau, and Deportivo Garcilaso clashing with Universitario. Melgar and Sport Boys battled for crucial points, as both teams are in contention for the top spots in the tournament.
The match was broadcast on L1 MAX, which aired the game for subscribers, while those who preferred to follow it online found the option through L1 Play. At the end of the match, a summary was presented with highlights and analysis of what occurred during this round of the Clausura Tournament.
Source: www.infobae.com
