In a gripping encounter, Fortaleza FC clinched all three points in their opening match of the season by defeating Envigado 1-0. The decisive moment came in the 88th minute when Emilio Aristizábal scored, sealing the fate of the game.
Fortaleza had a chance to take the lead earlier in the second half, but Sebastián Valencia’s effort hit the post in the 68th minute, denying them a goal.
Emilio Aristizábal was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, showcasing his talent by scoring one goal and attempting two shots on target for Fortaleza FC. On the defensive end, Sebastián Valencia also had a significant impact, contributing to his team’s solid performance.
Envigado’s manager, Andrés Orozco, strategized with a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Andrés Tovar in goal; a defensive line of Gendry Cuervo, Jhon Gamboa, Didier Palacios, and Brayan Murillo; a midfield consisting of Julián Palacios, Edison López, Carlos Torres, Daniel Arcila, and Frey Berrio; and Bayron Garcés leading the attack.
For their part, Sebastián Oliveros’ Fortaleza FC also lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, with Jordan Garcia between the posts; a defense including Edwin Cabezas, Yesid Díaz, Harold Balanta, and Sebastián Valencia; midfielders Leonardo Pico, Ronaldo Pájaro, Cristian Mosquera, Andrés Ricaurte, and Kelvin Flórez; along with Emilio Aristizábal up front.
The match was officiated by Héctor Rivera González at the Polideportivo Sur stadium.
In the upcoming fixtures, Envigado will face Deportivo Cali at home while Fortaleza FC is set to take on Once Caldas in their next match. As a result of this match, Envigado now sits in 19th place in the league with zero points, while Fortaleza FC climbs to 3rd place with three points.
Substitutions for Envigado
60’ 2H – Carlos Torres was replaced by Nilzo Ramirez
72’ 2H – Edison López was replaced by Luis Gomez and Bayron Garcés by Santiago Londoño
86’ 2H – Frey Berrio was substituted for Didier Dawson
Yellow Cards for Envigado:
37’ 1H – Carlos Torres (Unsporting behavior)
32’ 2H – Brayan Murillo (Unsporting behavior)
40’ 2H – Santiago Londoño (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Fortaleza FC
45’ 2H – Andrés Ricaurte was replaced by Andrés Amaya
69’ 2H – Cristian Mosquera was substituted for Jhon Martínez
83’ 2H – Kelvin Flórez was replaced by Santiago Cuero
92’ 2H – Sebastián Valencia was substituted for Luis Escorcia and Andrés Amaya for Kevin Balanta
Yellow Cards for Fortaleza FC:
24’ 1H – Andrés Ricaurte (Insulting or disapproving referee)
46’ 2H – Emilio Aristizábal (Unsporting behavior)