The match between La Equidad and Águilas Doradas Rionegro, which was held as the opening game of the tournament, concluded without goals, leaving both teams to share the points.
Goalkeepers Wuilker Faríñez and Eduar Beltrán were instrumental in the match, with Faríñez making five crucial saves for Águilas Doradas Rionegro, while Beltrán stopped three shots for La Equidad.
La Equidad’s coach, Diego Merino, deployed a 4-3-3 formation featuring Eduar Beltrán in goal; Yair Abonia, Daniel Rodas, Carlos Vivas, and Yulián Gómez in defense; Jean Carlos Colorado, José Masllorens, and Juan Castilla in midfield; and Manuel Mónaco, Kevin Parra, and Joider Micolta leading the attack.
On the other hand, Pablo De Muner’s squad took the field with a more defensive 5-4-1 setup, placing Wuilker Faríñez in goal; Mateo Puerta, Sebastián Rodríguez, Diego Hernández, Nicolás Lara, and Javier Mena in defense; Yony González, Jean Pineda, Frank Lozano, and Johan Caballero in midfield; and Wilson Morelo as the sole striker.
The match was officiated by Luis Matorel Martínez.
Looking ahead, La Equidad will play away against At. Nacional in their next fixture, while Águilas Doradas Rionegro will host Junior at their home ground.
As the standings currently reflect, La Equidad sits in thirteenth place with one point, while Águilas Doradas Rionegro is positioned fourteenth, also with one point.
Substitutions for La Equidad
71’ 2T – José Masllorens was replaced by Fabian Chaverra
78’ 2T – Juan Castilla was substituted for Deyson Copete
88’ 2T – Joider Micolta was taken off for Dairo Peña
Cautions for La Equidad:
5’ 1T – Jean Carlos Colorado (Unsporting behavior)
42’ 2T – Deyson Copete (Unsporting behavior)
Expulsions for La Equidad:
11’ 2T – Jean Carlos Colorado (Direct red card)
Substitutions for Águilas Doradas Rionegro
45’ 2T – Javier Mena was substituted for Cristian Blanco
73’ 2T – Jean Pineda and Wilson Morelo were replaced by Auli Oliveros and Anderson Plata respectively
81’ 2T – Nicolás Lara was taken off for Dylan Lozano
85’ 2T – Johan Caballero was substituted for Royner Benítez
Cautions for Águilas Doradas Rionegro:
16’ 1T – Javier Mena (Unsporting behavior)
28’ 1T – Nicolás Lara (Unsporting behavior)
Expulsions for Águilas Doradas Rionegro:
14’ 2T – Mateo Puerta (Direct red card)
