Match Report
In the standings it was San Lorenzo 2nd on 10 points, Melgar 3rd on 7 — separated by 3. Melgar ranked just 21st in the league on five-round form despite their 3rd table position. In league terms the two rates read 0.67/0.33 for San Lorenzo and 0.33/1.5 for Melgar (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.23.
Level finishes had become the habit for San Lorenzo: three in a row.
The venue was Estadio Pedro Bidegaín, with room for 39,494 spectators. On the scoreboard, San Lorenzo led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
San Lorenzo: Gonzalo Rodríguez (45'), Nahuel Barrios (88')
Key stats
Possession: San Lorenzo 55% · Melgar 45% · Total shots: 15-11 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 6-3