The encounter held on Thursday between the Red Devils and the Mountain Powerful ended in a stalemate, with both teams finishing at 1-1.
América de Cali took the lead early, with Cristian Tovar scoring in the 7th minute of the first half. However, Independiente Medellín equalized through a goal from Baldomero Perlaza, who found the net in the 65th minute of the second half.
América de Cali had a chance to extend their advantage when Duván Vergara’s shot struck the post in the 36th minute of the first half.
Baldomero Perlaza was the standout player of the match, contributing significantly with one goal. On the other end, Cristian Tovar also played a crucial role for América de Cali by scoring as well and clearing three balls from the danger zone.
América’s head coach, Jorge Da Silva Echeverrito, implemented a 5-3-2 formation. His lineup included Jorge Soto in goal; Esneyder Mena, Daniel Bocanegra, Cristian Tovar, Jean Pestaña, and Joel Romero in defense; Sebastián Navarro, Rafael Carrascal, and Duván Vergara in midfield; and Luis Ramos along with Rodrigo Holgado as forwards.
Independiente Medellín, guided by Alejandro Restrepo, opted for a 3-4-3 formation. Their starting eleven featured Éder Chaux in goal; Yeferson Rodallega, Fáiner Torijano, and Luis Escorcia in defense; Jherson Mosquera, Jaime Alvarado, Halam Loboa, and Diego Moreno in midfield; and Juan David Arizala, Marcus Vinicius, and Luis Sandoval leading the attack.
The referee, Álvaro Meléndez Panneflek, oversaw the match.
Substitutions for América de Cali
75’ 2T – Joel Romero was replaced by Joider Micolta and Rodrigo Holgado was substituted for José Cavadía
88’ 2T – Duván Vergara was replaced by Felipe Gómez
Substitutions for Independiente Medellín
45’ 2T – Yeferson Rodallega was replaced by Joaquín Varela
60’ 2T – Jherson Mosquera went off for Baldomero Perlaza and Jaime Alvarado was substituted for Homer Martínez
76’ 2T – Luis Sandoval was replaced by Nezareth Segura
Caution for Independiente Medellín:
34’ 2T – Diego Moreno received a yellow card for insulting or disapproving of the referee’s decisions.