Independiente del Valle defeated 3-0 Melgar at the Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium for the first leg of the semifinals of South American Cup. The local team was more precise in front of the goal and went ahead on the scoreboard.
WHAT RESULTS DOES MELGAR NEED TO QUALIFY FOR THE FINAL?
With the result against, Melgar must win in Arequipa by four goals difference to go directly to the final of the Copa Sudamericana. If they have a three-goal advantage, both teams must go to penalties. A draw, win or even a loss by maximum two goals will put IDV in the next instance. It is important to mention that in the competition regulations, in one of the points, this issue is made clear.
“In the event of equality of points for any position during the FINAL STAGE, with the exception of the FINAL, the following tiebreaker criteria will be used, in the following order: 1st criterion: In favor of the club with the best goal balance. The goal difference is obtained by subtracting the goals scored from the goals conceded. 2nd criterion: If equality still persists, a series of kicks will be taken from the penalty spot, in accordance with IFAB/FIFA regulations, until the winner is defined.” says the Club Manual.
WHEN IS THE RETURN MATCH BETWEEN MELGAR VS. IDV?
The return match between Melgar and Independiente del Valle will be played next Wednesday, September 7 at the UNSA Stadium in Arequipa. The red and black fans promise a full house to cheer on the team they love.
WHERE TO SEE THE SEMIFINAL MELGAR VS. INDEPENDENT OF THE VALLEY?
- Argentina: DirecTV Sports y DirecTV Sports App.
- Bolivia: DirecTV Sports y DirecTV Sports App.
- Brazil: Conmebol and NOW NET and Claro.
- Chile: DirecTV Sports y DirecTV Sports App.
- Colombia: DirecTV Sports y DirecTV Sports App.
- Ecuador: DirecTV Sports y DirecTV Sports App.
- Paraguay: DirecTV Sports y DirecTV Sports App.
- Peru: DirecTV Sports, DirecTV Sports App and ESPN.
- United States: beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS and beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
- Uruguay: DirecTV Sports y DirecTV Sports App.
SCHEDULES OF THE RETURN MATCH, MELGAR – INDEPENDENT DEL VALLE
- Peru: 7:15 pm
- México: 7:15 p. m.
- Ecuador: 7:15 p. m.
- Colombia: 7:15 p. m.
- Argentina: 9:15 p. m.
- Uruguay: 9:15 p.m
- Brazil: 9:15 pm
- Chile: 8:15 p. m.