FBC Melgar Women delivered a dominant away performance to defeat Atletico Andahuaylas (W) 5-1 in the PER Liga Femenina on September 12, 2026. The visitors were sharper in every phase, turning early pressure into goals and then managing the game with confidence at the Estadio Municipal de Andahuaylas.

Match Overview

Melgar Women set the tone from the opening whistle, pressing high and attacking with width. Atletico Andahuaylas struggled to keep possession under pressure and conceded twice inside the first 25 minutes. Although the hosts briefly responded with a goal of their own, Melgar restored their authority before halftime and pulled away in the second half.

• Final score: Atletico Andahuaylas (W) 1-5 FBC Melgar Women
• Competition: PER Liga Femenina
• Date: September 12, 2026
• Melgar scorers: María Cáceres (9’, 51’, 74’), Lucía Torres (23’), Camila Rojas (68’)
• Atletico Andahuaylas scorer: Ana Quispe (37’)

Key Moments

Melgar opened the scoring in the 9th minute when María Cáceres finished a quick counterattack. Lucía Torres doubled the lead in the 23rd minute with a header from a corner. Atletico Andahuaylas gave themselves a lifeline in the 37th minute through Ana Quispe, whose shot found the bottom corner after a rare defensive mistake.

Any hope of a comeback was extinguished six minutes into the second half. Cáceres completed her hat-trick with goals in the 51st and 74th minutes, while Camila Rojas added a fifth in the 68th. Melgar’s goalkeeper was rarely troubled after the hour mark as the visitors controlled possession and limited the hosts to long-range efforts.

Tactical Story

Melgar lined up in a 4-3-3 and used their wide forwards to stretch Atletico’s back four. The midfield pressed in a coordinated block, winning the ball high and creating repeated scoring chances. Atletico Andahuaylas tried to build through the middle but were repeatedly forced into sideways passes and hopeful clearances.

Standout Players

Cáceres was the clear player of the match with a hat-trick and an assist, while Torres controlled the midfield tempo. Rojas was a constant threat on the right wing, and Melgar’s center-back pairing dealt comfortably with Atletico’s late crosses. For the hosts, Quispe showed energy and took her goal well, but she received limited support in attack.

Standings and Season Impact

The emphatic win strengthens FBC Melgar Women’s position near the top of the PER Liga Femenina standings and improves their goal difference significantly. Atletico Andahuaylas remain in need of points and will have to regroup quickly, as the league’s compact schedule leaves little time for reflection. Melgar’s title credentials look increasingly serious after this five-goal road performance.