Next Wednesday, August 31st, Melgar vs. Independiente del Valle will play the first leg of the semifinals of the South American Cup 2022. The Rodrigo Paz Delgado Stadium will be the stage where this important meeting will take place. A little over a week after the confrontation, the Ecuadorian team made a surprising decision.
Through his social networks, the popular Matagigantes announced that he would donate all the proceeds from this meeting to help fight chronic child malnutrition in the neighboring country. This action comes after the club signed an agreement with the Child Nutrition Network (Redni).
“IDV has very clear principles. We always seek alliances with agents of change. Redni’s work is worthy of support, which excites us. Anything is possible with work,” said Franklin Tello, President of Independiente del Valle, during the conference.
Release of Independiente del Valle on the donation of their box office to Melgar. Photo: Conquer Twitter
Let’s remember that this isn’t the first time that Independiente del Valle has donated 100% of its box office earnings to social causes.
In 2016, the “Matagigantes” did the same when he took part in the Copa Libertadores. The money was intended for the victims of the earthquake off the Ecuadorian coast.
When and what time will Melgar vs. play? Valley independent?
Melgar vs Tal independent will determine one of the finalists of the Copa Sudamericana 2022 in two-legged games. The first is played August 31 in Ecuador, while the second is given September 7th in Arequipa. Both games will be played at 19:30 (Peruvian and Ecuadorian time).