Antonio Meza Cuadra
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Antonio Meza Cuadra Bisso (born September 12, 1982) is a Peruvian
footballer who plays as a striker
for FBC Melgar in the Peruvian First Division. He is also currently the club's team captain.
based side FBC Melgar for the start of the 2010 Descentralizado season. Meza Cuadra made his debut for FBC Melgar in the Peruvian First Division on February 14, 2010 in a home match against Club Juan Aurich. He played the entire 90 minutes, and the match finished in a 1–1 draw. He scored his first official goal in his second league match for Melgar on February 20, 2010 away to Sporting Cristal
. His goal was scored in the 62nd minute, but it was not enough as Sporting Cristal won the match 3–1.
Meza Cuadra played one of his best games of the 2011 season
in round 29 at home against, the league leaders at the time, Alianza Lima
. His club at that moment was only one point above the relegation zone with only one round remaining. During the match, Alianza Lima took the lead twice, but then Meza Cuadra managed to score in the 27th minute and cross the ball that lead to Christian Ramos
' own goal. Despite Melgar having to play with nine players from the 71st minute, his teammate Edson Aubert managed to score the winner in the 84th minute. The match finished in a 3–2 win over Alianza Lima and guaranteed Melgar's place in the Peruvian First Division that season.
Peruvian people
Peru is a multiethnic country formed by the combination of different groups over five centuries, so people in Peru usually treat their nationality as a citizenship rather than an ethnicity. Amerindians inhabited Peruvian territory for several millennia before Spanish Conquest in the 16th century;...
footballer who plays as a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
for FBC Melgar in the Peruvian First Division. He is also currently the club's team captain.
Club career
On January 2010 it was announced that Antonio signed for ArequipaArequipa
Arequipa is the capital city of the Arequipa Region in southern Peru. With a population of 836,859 it is the second most populous city of the country...
based side FBC Melgar for the start of the 2010 Descentralizado season. Meza Cuadra made his debut for FBC Melgar in the Peruvian First Division on February 14, 2010 in a home match against Club Juan Aurich. He played the entire 90 minutes, and the match finished in a 1–1 draw. He scored his first official goal in his second league match for Melgar on February 20, 2010 away to Sporting Cristal
Sporting Cristal
Club Sporting Cristal is a Peruvian football team. Based in the Rímac District, in the department of Lima, it plays in the professional league known as the Peruvian First Division. Founded on November 16, 1926 in the Rimac District given its approval to the merger and Snuff Sporting merging with...
. His goal was scored in the 62nd minute, but it was not enough as Sporting Cristal won the match 3–1.
Meza Cuadra played one of his best games of the 2011 season
2011 Torneo Descentralizado
The 2011 Torneo Descentralizado de Fútbol Profesional is the ninety-fifth season of Peruvian football. A total of 16 teams are competing in the tournament, with Universidad de San Martín as the defending champion...
in round 29 at home against, the league leaders at the time, Alianza Lima
Alianza Lima
Club Alianza Lima is a Peruvian First Division football club who plays at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in the La Victoria District of Lima, Peru. They are one of the most famous and well supported clubs in the country and the oldest team in the Peruvian First Division.Alianza enjoyed success...
. His club at that moment was only one point above the relegation zone with only one round remaining. During the match, Alianza Lima took the lead twice, but then Meza Cuadra managed to score in the 27th minute and cross the ball that lead to Christian Ramos
Christian Ramos (Peruvian footballer)
Christian Ramos is a Peruvian footballer who currently plays for Peruvian First Division club Alianza Lima and the Peruvian National team, as a center back.-Club:Universidad San Martín:...
' own goal. Despite Melgar having to play with nine players from the 71st minute, his teammate Edson Aubert managed to score the winner in the 84th minute. The match finished in a 3–2 win over Alianza Lima and guaranteed Melgar's place in the Peruvian First Division that season.
External links
- Antonio Meza Cuadra at footballdatabase
- Antonio Meza Cuadra at transfermarkt