During the seventh round of the first division, Tolima exhibited their strength by coming from behind to clinch a 3-1 win over Millonarios. The match began with a goal from Jorge Arias for Millonarios in the 23rd minute, momentarily giving the visitors the lead.
However, Tolima responded brilliantly. Brayan Rovira equalized for the home side with a powerful header in the 32nd minute, marking the start of an impressive performance. Just before halftime, in the 48th minute, Rovira struck again, receiving a pass from Samuel Velásquez and delivering a stunning shot into the top left corner of the goal.
In the second half, Gonzalo Lencina sealed the game for Tolima with a goal at the 79th minute, finishing off an excellent attacking play. Despite several close chances, including two shots that hit the post by Velásquez, the Azules were unable to respond.
Brayan Rovira was undoubtedly the star of the match, not only for his two goals but also for his overall influence on the game, taking two shots on goal. Lencina, too, made his mark with a goal and eight attempts at the Millonarios’ net.
The match revealed tactical formations as well; Tolima lined up in a 4-5-1 setup with Cristopher Fiermarín in goal, and a defensive lineup of Yhormar Hurtado, Marlon Torres, Anderson Angulo, and Samuel Velásquez. In midfield, they featured Rovira, Juan Pablo Nieto, Jersson González, Kevin Pérez, and Mauricio González, with Gonzalo Lencina leading the front.
Millonarios, managed by David González, also employed a 4-5-1 formation, with Guillermo De Amores defending the goal, supported by a backline of Carlos Sarabia, Sergio Mosquera, Jorge Arias, and Danovis Banguero. Their midfield comprised Nicolás Árevalo, Sebastian del Castillo, Beckham Castro, Jorge Hurtado, and Álex Castro, with Santiago Giordana as the lone striker.
The match was officiated by referee Wilmar Roldán Pérez.
Looking ahead, Tolima will face Once Caldas in their next fixture, while Millonarios will host U. Magdalena at the Nemesio Camacho stadium. Tolima currently sits in second place with 13 points, while Millonarios lingers at the bottom of the table with just 1 point.
Substitutions for Tolima
56’ 2T – Mauricio González out for Juan Pablo Torres
67’ 2T – Samuel Velásquez out for Junior Hernández, Brayan Rovira out for Cristian Trujillo, and Jersson González out for Ever Valencia
86’ 2T – Juan Pablo Nieto out for Juan José Mera
Yellow Cards for Tolima:
22’ 1T – Marlon Torres (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 50’ 1T – Jersson González (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 9’ 2T – Brayan Rovira (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 14’ 2T – Anderson Angulo (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Millonarios
36’ 1T – Santiago Giordana out for Dewar Victoria and Jorge Hurtado out for Juan Pablo Vargas
81’ 2T – Carlos Sarabia out for Luis Marimón and Sebastian del Castillo out for Brayan Cuero
Yellow Cards for Millonarios:
40’ 1T – Guillermo De Amores (Time-wasting) and 26’ 2T – Danovis Banguero (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Red Card for Millonarios:
6’ 1T – Álex Castro (Direct red)