In the second round of the first division, Junior defeated Águilas Doradas Rionegro 3-2, with Guillermo Paiva scoring twice to lead his team to victory this Saturday at the Alberto Grisales Stadium. The home side managed to score through Yony González (29’ 1T) and an own goal by Yeison Suárez (6’ 2T). For Junior, Paiva found the net at 21’ 2T and again at 33’ 2T, while Joel Canchimbo added a consolation goal for the visitors just after halftime (46’ 2T).
Under the guidance of coach Pablo De Muner, Águilas Doradas set up in a 3-6-1 formation, featuring Wuilker Faríñez in goal, supported by a defensive trio of Diego Hernández, Sebastián Rodríguez, and Nicolás Lara. The midfield included Dylan Lozano, Jean Pineda, Frank Lozano, Javier Mena, Johan Caballero, and Yony González, with Royner Benítez leading the attack.
On the other hand, Junior’s manager Alfredo Arias opted for a 4-4-2 formation, with Mauro Silveira as the goalkeeper. The defensive lineup consisted of Jhomier Guerrero, Javier Báez, Jermein Peña, and Edwin Herrera. The midfielders included Yimmi Chará, Fabián Ángel, Carlos Esparragoza, and José Enamorado, while Guillermo Paiva and Steven Rodríguez were positioned as forwards.
The match was officiated by referee Jairo Mayorga Londoño.
In their next encounter, Águilas Doradas will face Santa Fe on the road, while Junior will host U. Magdalena, leading to a much-anticipated clash in the coastal classic featuring their historic rivalry.
With this result, Junior now sits in the 15th position in the standings with just 1 point, whereas Águilas Doradas, after this match, climbs to 6 points in the upper part of the table.
Substitutions for Águilas Doradas Rionegro
71’ 2T – Royner Benítez was replaced by Harrinson Mancilla
83’ 2T – Johan Caballero was replaced by Anderson Plata
Yellow Cards for Águilas Doradas Rionegro
18’ 2T Diego Hernández (Unsportsmanlike Conduct)
30’ 2T Harrinson Mancilla (Unsportsmanlike Conduct)
Red Cards for Águilas Doradas Rionegro
15’ 2T Jean Pineda (Straight Red)
Substitutions for Junior
45’ 2T – Jhomier Guerrero was replaced by Yeison Suárez, José Enamorado by John Salazar, and Fabián Ángel by Guillermo Celis
64’ 2T – Carlos Esparragoza was replaced by Jesús Rivas
87’ 2T – Yimmi Chará was replaced by Joel Canchimbo
Red Cards for Junior
15’ 2T Steven Rodríguez (Straight Red)