Melgar has been winning 1-0 in the match he holds against Cienciano in home condition for the return of phase 1 of the 2022 Copa Sudamericana. The Arequipas have everything going for them and, for the time being, they are superior to the Cusqueños. In that sense, they had the great opportunity to extend the score through Luis Iberico, who was alone in front of the goal of the visit but missed his shot in an incredible way and was diverted by goalkeeper Miguel Ángel Vargas, who sent the ball to the corner.