Cienciano’s coach, Horacio Melgarejo, tempered celebrations after his team’s stunning 6-1 victory against Botafogo in the Copa Sudamericana. While acknowledging the historic nature of the win, Melgarejo stressed the series is far from over. He emphasized the importance of remaining grounded and avoiding overconfidence, warning that Botafogo will aggressively pursue a comeback in the return leg in Rio de Janeiro. Melgarejo praised his players' effort and determination that led to the impressive result. He cautioned against prematurely celebrating qualification, believing that the team must maintain focus. The coach anticipates a challenging match in Brazil and expects Botafogo to come out strong from the start. He urged his team to approach the second leg with the same level of commitment.