Fortaleza FC and Pereira faced off in a match that disappointed fans with a lack of goals, as the game concluded with a score of 0-0.
Eber Moreno stood out for Pereira, successfully clearing two dangerous attempts from the opposition to keep a clean sheet.
Yesid Díaz exhibited exceptional defensive skills for Fortaleza FC, playing a crucial role in thwarting Pereira’s attacking efforts.
Coach Sebastián Oliveros deployed a 4-5-1 formation for Fortaleza FC, with Jordan Garcia as the goalkeeper; Jonathan Marulanda, Yesid Díaz, Harold Balanta, and Sebastián Valencia forming the defense; Leonardo Pico, Kevin Balanta, Cristian Mosquera, Andrés Ricaurte, and Kelvin Flórez in midfield; and Emilio Aristizábal leading the attack.
Pereira, under the guidance of Rafael Dudamel, also lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Salvador Ichazo in goal; Walmer Pacheco, Santiago Aguilar, Edwin Velasco, and Omar Albornoz in defense; Juan Ríos, Kelvin Osorio, Yuber Quiñones, Yesus Cabrera, and Jhon Largacha in midfield; and Samy Merheg at the forefront.
Diego Ruiz Casas oversaw the match, ensuring fair play throughout the contest.
Looking ahead, Fortaleza FC will travel to face Atlético Nacional, while Pereira will host América de Cali in their next fixtures.
Following this match, Fortaleza FC sits in fourth place in the league with 10 points, while Pereira occupies seventh place with 8 points.
Substitutions for Fortaleza FC
59’ 2nd Half – Yesid Díaz was replaced by Luis Escorcia
76’ 2nd Half – Jhon Martínez was substituted for Andrés Amaya
94’ 2nd Half – Emilio Aristizábal left the field for Andrés Arroyo
Yellow Cards for Fortaleza FC:
13’ 1st Half – Kelvin Flórez (Unsporting behavior)
10’ 2nd Half – Sebastián Valencia (Verbal abuse towards the referee)
13’ 2nd Half – Jordan Garcia (Verbal abuse towards the referee)
Red Cards for Fortaleza FC:
43’ 1st Half – Cristian Mosquera (Direct red)
37’ 2nd Half – Sebastián Oliveros (Direct red)
Substitutions for Pereira
45’ 2nd Half – Yuber Quiñones was substituted by Darwin Quintero; Walmer Pachecowas replaced by Eber Moreno; Kelvin Osorio was substituted for Ederson Moreno; Kelvin Flórez left for Jhon Martínez; Andrés Ricaurte was replaced by Santiago Cuero
60’ 2nd Half – Samy Merheg was substituted by Marco Pérez
70’ 2nd Half – Yesus Cabrera was replaced by Gustavo Torres
Yellow Cards for Pereira:
18’ 1st Half – Yesus Cabrera (Unsporting behavior)
24’ 1st Half – Walmer Pacheco (Unsporting behavior)
30’ 1st Half – Kelvin Osorio (Unsporting behavior)
33’ 1st Half – Samy Merheg (Unsporting behavior)
40’ 1st Half – Yuber Quiñones (Dispute with an opponent)
40’ 2nd Half – Gustavo Torres (Unsporting behavior)
46’ 2nd Half – Ederson Moreno (Unsporting behavior)