It was a stalemate without goals at the Sierra Nevada stadium, as U. Magdalena faced off against Llaneros FC in round 2 of the first division.
The standout performer of the match was Joaquín Mattalía, the goalkeeper for U. Magdalena, who displayed remarkable skill by saving three shots.
Defender Francisco Meza from Llaneros FC was also notable, showcasing a strong defensive performance by clearing seven dangerous balls.
Under the guidance of coach Alexis García, U. Magdalena lined up in a 4-5-1 formation featuring Joaquín Mattalía in goal; David Murillo, Héctor Urrego, Nicolás Ramos, and Dairon Mosquera in defense; Royscer Colpa, Fabián Cantillo, Jannenson Sarmiento, Roberto Hinojoza, and Juan José Tello in midfield; with Misael Martínez leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Joseph Luis García’s Llaneros FC also adopted a 4-5-1 setup, with Miguel Ortega guarding the net; Geovan Montes, Jan Carlos Ángulo, Francisco Meza, and Jhojan Escobar in defense; Marlon Sierra, Bryan Urueña, Yeiler Góez, Andres Lopez, and Luis Miranda providing support in midfield; and Carlos Cortés upfront.
The match referee Luis Gracia Benítez managed the encounter well in front of a moderate crowd.
Looking ahead, U. Magdalena will face Millonarios away from home, while Llaneros FC will host Boyacá Chicó. U. Magdalena is gearing up for a fierce coastal rivalry against their historic rival.
With this result, U. Magdalena secures 1 point, placing them in the fourteenth position. In contrast, Llaneros FC remains in fifth place with a total of 2 points in the competition.
Substitutions for U. Magdalena
53’ 2T – David Murillo was replaced by Jhon Lerma.
54’ 2T – Juan José Tello went off for Joel Contreras and Royscer Colpa made way for Ricardo Márquez.
Yellow Cards for U. Magdalena:
14’ 1T Roberto Hinojoza (Unsporting behavior), 25’ 1T Héctor Urrego (Unsporting behavior), 48’ 2T Nicolás Ramos (Insulting or disapproving of the referee), and 50’ 2T Jhon Lerma (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement).
Substitutions for Llaneros FC
45’ 2T – Geovan Montes was substituted for Jaison Mina.
55’ 2T – Carlos Cortés made way for Erik Bodencer.
56’ 2T – Luis Miranda left the field for Julian Angulo.
70’ 2T – Andres Lopez was replaced by Brian Benítez.
79’ 2T – Bryan Urueña was substituted for Michael Rangel and Misael Martínez was replaced by Janeth Alemán.
Yellow Cards for Llaneros FC:
3’ 1T Yeiler Góez (Arguing with an opponent), 6’ 1T Marlon Sierra (Unsporting behavior), 42’ 1T Miguel Ortega (Insulting or disapproving of the referee), 38’ 2T Jhojan Escobar (Unsporting behavior), and 48’ 2T Michael Rangel (Insulting or disapproving of the referee).
Red Cards for Llaneros FC:
41’ 1T Yeiler Góez (Red for second yellow) and 45’ 2T José Luis García (Direct red).