In the fourth round of Group A in the Primera División, Tolima clinched a convincing 3-1 win over América de Cali, with a standout performance from Adrián Parra who scored twice. The home team’s only goal was delivered by Duván Vergara at the 48th minute, showcasing a brilliant strike after receiving an assist from Sebastián Navarro. Vergara’s shot from distance found the back of the net, striking the right post for a stunning goal.
América de Cali came close to equalizing but saw Duván Vergara’s shot bounce off the post. Despite dominating the match with 24 attempts on goal compared to Tolima’s 13, their efforts failed to bear fruit, as 14 of those shots were on target, with one hitting the post and eight missing the mark entirely.
Goalkeeper Cristopher Fiermarín was instrumental for Tolima, making nine crucial saves throughout the match. Alongside him, Adrián Parra put in an impressive performance, netting two goals and taking four shots.
The head coach of América, Jorge Da Silva Echeverrito, deployed a 4-5-1 formation with Jorge Soto at the goal; Mateo Castillo, Daniel Bocanegra, Jean Pestaña, and Marcos Mina in defense; Rafael Carrascal, Sebastián Navarro, Esneyder Mena, Juan Fernando Quintero, and Duván Vergara comprising the midfield; and Luis Ramos spearheading the attack.
In contrast, Ismael Rescalvo’s Tolima also set up in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Cristopher Fiermarín in goal; Yhormar Hurtado, Marlon Torres, Anderson Angulo, and Junior Hernández in defense; Juan Pablo Nieto, Brayan Rovira, Álex Castro, Adrián Parra, and Jersson González managing the midfield; with Gonzalo Lencina leading the front line.
Jhon Ospina Londoño oversaw the match as the referee.
Looking ahead, América de Cali will face Junior away in their next match, while Tolima is set to host Independiente Medellín.
Substitutions for América de Cali
45’ 2T – Luis Ramos off for Rodrigo Holgado and Gonzalo Lencina off for Gustavo Ramírez
51’ 2T – Mateo Castillo off for Kevin Angulo
64’ 2T – Sebastián Navarro off for Joel Romero
77’ 2T – Daniel Bocanegra off for Cristian Tovar
Yellow Cards for América de Cali:
15’ 1T Marcos Mina (Unsporting behavior), 12’ 2T Daniel Bocanegra (Unsporting behavior), and 38’ 2T Duván Vergara (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Tolima
71’ 2T – Juan Pablo Nieto off for Cristian Trujillo and Jersson González off for Ever Valencia
82’ 2T – Brayan Rovira off for Cristian Arrieta
86’ 2T – Adrián Parra off for Julián Quiñones
Yellow Cards for Tolima:
38’ 2T Junior Hernández (Unsporting behavior) and 41’ 2T Adrián Parra (Delaying the game).