FBC Melgar Women suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat at home against Atletico Andahuaylas (W) in a hard-fought Liga Femenina clash on May 26, 2026. The result sees the visitors climb the standings while Melgar are left to rue missed chances in a contest that turned on two quick second-half goals.

First Half: Melgar Take Early Lead

Melgar started brightly at the Estadio Monumental de la UNSA, pressing high and forcing errors from the Andahuaylas backline. Their persistence paid off in the 18th minute when a swift counter-attack ended with Maria Fernanda Cornejo slotting home from close range. The home side dominated possession for much of the opening period, creating several half-chances, but Andahuaylas goalkeeper Angela Quintero made crucial saves to keep the deficit at one.

Second Half: Visitors Turn the Tide

The away side came out with renewed intensity after the break. Coach Carla Rivas made tactical adjustments, pushing her midfield higher and targeting Melgar’s full‑backs. The equaliser arrived in the 63rd minute: a well‑worked free‑kick routine saw midfielder Lucia Huaman head past the helpless Melgar goalkeeper. Just three minutes later, Andahuaylas struck again. A defensive mix‑up allowed forward Paola Sotomayor to steal the ball and finish coolly, turning the match on its head.

Melgar’s Late Push Falls Short

Stung by the rapid turnaround, Melgar threw men forward in search of an equaliser. Substitute Valeria Quispe rattled the crossbar in the 79th minute, and Cornejo had a goal disallowed for offside with ten minutes remaining. Andahuaylas defended resolutely, dropping deep and protecting their slender lead. Despite five minutes of added time, the home side could not find a second goal.

Key Performers

• Lucia Huaman (Atletico Andahuaylas) – The midfielder’s equaliser and all‑action display in the middle of the park proved decisive.
• Paola Sotomayor (Atletico Andahuaylas) – Took her chance superbly and stretched the Melgar defence throughout.
• Maria Fernanda Cornejo (FBC Melgar) – Scored the opener and remained Melgar’s most dangerous attacker, unlucky not to add more.

Match Impact

The victory lifts Atletico Andahuaylas into the top half of the Liga Femenina table, building momentum in their push for a playoff spot. For Melgar, the defeat is a setback after a promising start to the campaign, and they will need to tighten up defensively if they are to challenge the league’s leading sides.