In a closely contested match at El Campín Stadium, Santa Fe played host to Once Caldas for the fifth round of Group B in the Primera División, sealing the game with a narrow 1-0 victory. The only goal of the encounter came from Hugo Rodallega, who successfully converted a penalty in the 42nd minute of the first half.
Rodallega had a chance to extend the lead late in the game, but his attempt struck the post in the 86th minute, denying him a second goal.
The standout player of the match was Hugo Rodallega, showcasing a stellar performance with 1 goal and 9 shots on target, proving to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defense. Another key figure in Santa Fe’s victory was goalkeeper Andrés Mosquera, who made crucial saves by stopping 3 shots from Once Caldas.
Coach Jorge Bava fielded his team in a 4-3-3 formation, with Andrés Mosquera in goal; a defensive line consisting of Jhon Meléndez, Emanuel Olivera, Víctor Moreno, and Christian Mafla; a midfield trio of Ewil Murillo, Yilmar Velásquez, and Jeison Angulo; and an attacking trio made up of Edwar López, Hugo Rodallega, and Omar Fernández.
On the other side, Hernán Herrera’s Once Caldas lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring James Aguirre as goalkeeper; Jorge Cardona, Daniel Rodas, Juan Castaño, and Juan David Cuesta in defense; a midfield of Esteban Beltrán, Iván Rojas, Mateo Zuleta, Alejandro García, and Michael Barrios; with Dayro Moreno leading the attack.
Referee Luis Matorel Martínez officiated the match held at El Campín.
Looking forward, Santa Fe will face Millonarios away in their next match, while Once Caldas will host Atlético Nacional. The Red Cardinal will aim for their utmost as they prepare for the classic bogotano against their main rival.
Santa Fe Substitutions
58’ 2T – Víctor Moreno was replaced by David Ramírez
73’ 2T – Jeison Angulo was substituted for Jhojan Torres
95’ 2T – Jhon Meléndez and Yilmar Velásquez were replaced by Tomás Molina and Yeicar Perlaza respectively
Yellow Cards for Santa Fe:
20’ 2T Jhon Meléndez (Unsporting behavior)
31’ 2T Emanuel Olivera (Unsporting behavior)
Once Caldas Substitutions
66’ 2T – Esteban Beltrán left the field for Joel Contreras
72’ 2T – Dayro Moreno and Daniel Rodas were substituted by Gilbert Álvarez and Jaider Riquett respectively
85’ 2T – Juan Castaño was replaced by Jefry Zapata
Yellow Cards for Once Caldas:
37’ 1T Jorge Cardona (Unsporting behavior)
41’ 1T Mateo Zuleta (Unsporting behavior)
17’ 2T Michael Barrios (Unsporting behavior)
22’ 2T Dayro Moreno (Unsporting behavior)
25’ 2T Daniel Rodas (Unsporting behavior)
36’ 2T Joel Contreras (Unsporting behavior)