Santa Fe took home the three points in their match against Tolima, which was part of the second round of the first division fixture. Ewil Murillo scored the decisive goal for the Cardenal in the 52nd minute.
Despite Tolima’s efforts to equalize, they were unable to find the back of the net. The home side recorded a total of 18 attempts on goal, with 9 shots on target and another 9 off target.
Ewil Murillo was certainly the standout performer of the match, contributing with a goal and attempting two shots at the goal. His performance was crucial for Santa Fe’s success.
Additionally, Santa Fe’s goalkeeper, Andrés Mosquera, played a key role by saving 4 shots from the opposition, ensuring his team’s clean sheet.
For Tolima, head coach Lucas González utilized a 4-5-1 formation, starting Cristopher Fiermarín in goal; Cristian Arrieta, Juan José Mera, Anderson Angulo, and Samuel Velásquez in defense; with Juan Pablo Nieto, Brayan Rovira, Jersson González, Ever Valencia, and Kevin Pérez in midfield; and Adrián Parra leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Santa Fe, guided by Jorge Bava, played with a 4-3-3 formation, with Andrés Mosquera as the goalkeeper; Elvis Perlaza, Emanuel Olivera, Víctor Moreno, and Christian Mafla in defense; Jhojan Torres, Daniel Torres, and Ewil Murillo in the midfield; and Alexis Zapata, Santiago Mosquera, and Omar Fernández in the forward positions.
Diego Ruiz Casas officiated the match at the Manuel Murillo Toro Stadium.
Looking ahead, Tolima will face Alianza FC in their next match, while Santa Fe will play at home against Águilas Doradas Rionegro.
In the aftermath of this game, Tolima remains at the bottom of the league table with no points, sitting in 18th place, while Santa Fe climbs to the top with a total of 4 points.
Substitutions for Tolima
66’ 2T – Adrián Parra out for Juan Pablo Torres
73’ 2T – Ever Valencia out for Jader Quiñónes
74’ 2T – Juan José Mera out for Jhon Quiñónes
83’ 2T – Kevin Pérez out for Mauricio González
Yellow cards for Tolima:
25’ 1T Brayan Rovira (Unsporting behavior) and 5’ 2T Kevin Pérez (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Santa Fe
45’ 2T – Alexis Zapata out for Ángelo Rodríguez
71’ 2T – Santiago Mosquera out for Yairo Moreno
75’ 2T – Jhojan Torres out for Tomás Molina
82’ 2T – Omar Fernández out for Yeicar Perlaza and Elvis Perlaza out for Jhon Meléndez
Yellow cards for Santa Fe:
31’ 1T Ewil Murillo (Holding the opponent to prevent advance), 43’ 1T Christian Mafla (Unsporting behavior), 42’ 2T Yairo Moreno (Unsporting behavior), and 47’ 2T Jhon Meléndez (Unsporting behavior)