Cerro Porteno took on Melgar in the Qualifying Rounds of the Copa Libertadores on March 12. Cerro Porteno wrapped up the match with a 4-2 triumph.
Sergio Araujo scored the first goal of the game on the 12th minute of the match, putting Cerro Porteno ahead. goals from Tomas Martinez, Federico Gaston Carrizo, Francisco Da Costa, Alexis Adrian Farina Romero and Percy Liza followed, ending the game at 4-2.
In what promises to be a thrilling clash, the upcoming encounter sees Cerro Porteno and Melgar are set to clash again, 7 days after the previous Copa Libertadores Qualifying rounds face-off which Cerro Porteno won 0-1. Cerro Porteno is enjoying a strong run, with victories over General Caballero JLM and Melgar, so they'll aim to keep their winning momentum going with a victory over Melgar. However, their streak comes with a caveat, their inability to keep a clean sheet has been evident, as they have been conceding goals for ten consecutive home matches now.
In their last match, Melgar emerged victorious against Sporting Cristal, giving them confidence as they approach this game. Keeping four clean sheets in a row at home, their defensive performance has been commendable.
In this Copa Libertadores Qualifying rounds showdown, the spotlight will fall on the players who have been pivotal for Cerro Porteno and Melgar throughout the campaign. Cerro Porteno’s attacking options, under Diego Hernan Martinez’s management, have been bolstered by Cecilio Dominguez and Jonatan Torres, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Cerro Porteno’s top scorer in Copa Libertadores Qualifying rounds, Viera, has two goals this season, with Torres contributing three assists to top their creative tally in the league. Cerro Porteno’s attacking depth is further showcased by Juan Iturbe, Alan Benitez and Alexis Adrian Farina Romero, who have each made valuable contributions this season.
Meanwhile, the attacking efforts of Melgar, under Walter Ribonetto’s guidance, have been driven by Cristian Bordacahar, the team’s primary goal threat, and Kenji Giovanni Cabrera, both of whom have delivered in crucial moments. In Copa Libertadores Qualifying rounds, Bordacahar has been Melgar’s standout scorer with one goal, while Tandazo remains their top assist provider in the competition with one. Melgar have also relied on Leonel Gonzalez, Mathias Llontop and Facundo Castro to energize their attack through key shots and passes.
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Cerro Porteno kicked off the game with Gatito Fernandez, Guillermo Benitez, Gustavo Velazquez, Matias Perez, Alan Benitez, Gabriel Aguayo who got substituted by Juan Iturbe on the 38th minute, Piris Da Motta, Gaston Gimenez, Federico Gaston Carrizo who got substituted by Alexis Adrian Farina Romero on the 62nd minute, Sergio Araujo who got substituted by Wilder Viera on the 46th minute and Cecilio Dominguez who got substituted by Jorge Morel on the 80th minute as starters, with Alexis Martin Arias, Diego Leon, Bruno Valdez, Lucas Quintana, Alan Nunez, Wilder Viera, Carlos Favero, Juan Iturbe, Alexis Adrian Farina Romero, Jorge Morel, Alcides Avalos and Francisco Da Costa on the bench.
Melgar's starting eleven were Carlos Caceda, Nelson Cabanillas who got substituted by Mathias Llontop on the 81st minute, Leonel Gonzalez, Pier Barrios, Matias Lazo who got substituted by Elias Alejandro Ramos on the 46th minute, Horacio Orzan, Lautaro Guzman who got substituted by Percy Liza on the 46th minute, Kenji Giovanni Cabrera, Walter Tandazo who got substituted by Gregorio Rodriguez on the 69th minute, Tomas Martinez who got substituted by Alexis Arias on the 82nd minute and Cristian Bordacahar, with Jorge Cabezudo, Daniel Meneses, Alec Deneumostier, Emilio Saba, Mathias Llontop, Elias Alejandro Ramos, Josiney Rios, Alexis Arias, Gian Garca, Piero Vivanco, Gregorio Rodriguez and Percy Liza on the bench.
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Referee showed the yellow card three times throughout the game. Gaston Gimenez, Cecilio Dominguez and Gustavo Velazquez were the ones to receive it.
Since March 2025, the teams have clashed once. It was on March 5, 2025, in the Qualifying Rounds of the Copa Libertadores, and Cerro Porteno emerged victorious with a 0-1 scoreline. Overall, Cerro Porteno hold a stronger head-to-head record against Melgar in recent meetings.
Cerro Porteno are on a two-game winning streak, having won General Caballero JLM and Melgar in their last two matches, while Melgar are coming off a win in their last match against Sporting Cristal. Overall, over their most recent twenty games, Cerro Porteno have claimed eight victories, suffered eight defeats, and drawn four times, while in their last twenty matches, Melgar have recorded eleven wins, two losses, and seven draws.
We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Cerro Porteno and Melgar in real time. You can watch the goals by Sergio Araujo, Tomas Martinez, Federico Gaston Carrizo, Francisco Da Costa, Alexis Adrian Farina Romero and Percy Liza as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Cerro Porteno - Melgar are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.