In an exciting matchup on matchday 9 of the league, Michael Barrios showcased his skills by netting a brace, guiding Once Caldas to a thrilling 2-1 victory over Santa Fe. The midfielder opened the scoring early in the 7th minute after successfully converting a penalty, giving his side a 1-0 lead. However, the joy was short-lived as Santiago Mosquera leveled the score for Santa Fe just before halftime with a well-placed shot in the 47th minute.
The decisive moment came shortly after the break when Barrios added his second goal of the match in the 54th minute, sealing the win for Once Caldas. Mosquera’s performance was noteworthy as well; he made a significant impact with his goal and several attempts on goal.
Barrios proved to be the standout player of the match, not only by scoring two goals but also by challenging the opposing defense with three shots on target.
On the other hand, Santiago Mosquera of Santa Fe was instrumental in keeping his team competitive, finding the net once and making eight attempts to score.
Santa Fe’s coach, Jorge Bava, opted for a 4-3-3 formation, fielding Andrés Mosquera in goal; Elvis Perlaza, Víctor Moreno, Joaquín Sosa, and Christian Mafla in defense; Yilmar Velásquez, Daniel Torres, and Ewil Murillo in midfield; while Santiago Mosquera, Ángelo Rodríguez, and Omar Fernández led the attack.
Once Caldas, under coach Hernán Herrera, played in a 4-5-1 setup with James Aguirre in goal; a defensive line consisting of Juan David Cuesta, Kevin Cuesta, Jaider Riquett, and Kevin Tamayo; and a midfield featuring Mateo García, Robert Mejía, Michael Barrios, Luis Sánchez, and Mateo Zuleta, with Jefry Zapata up front.
The match, officiated by Carlos Márquez Ortega, was a critical encounter that saw Santa Fe gathering 12 points, placing them in ninth spot after this round, while Once Caldas climbed to 6 points, sitting in nineteenth position.
Next up, Santa Fe will be aiming for redemption as they travel to face Millonarios, whereas Once Caldas will look to build on this victory in their upcoming away game against Bucaramanga. Both teams are in for important challenges as they prepare for their respective local rivalries.
Substitutions for Santa Fe
34’ 1T – Ewil Murillo was replaced by Edwar López
55’ 2T – Elvis Perlaza was substituted off for Santiago Tamayo and Ángelo Rodríguez was replaced by Hugo Rodallega
65’ 2T – Joaquín Sosa came off for Iván Scarpeta
66’ 2T – Daniel Torres was replaced by Yairo Moreno
Bookings for Santa Fe:
8’ 1T – Daniel Torres (unsporting behavior)
22’ 1T – Ewil Murillo (unsporting behavior)
4’ 2T – Elvis Perlaza (unsporting behavior)
26’ 2T – Ángelo Rodríguez (dissent against the referee)
Substitutions for Once Caldas
33’ 1T – Mateo García was replaced by Iván Rojas
45’ 2T – Kevin Tamayo was substituted by Juan Castaño
76’ 2T – Jefry Zapata went off for Felipe Gomez and Mateo Zuleta was replaced by Luis Palacios
81’ 2T – Luis Sánchez was substituted by Alejandro García
Bookings for Once Caldas:
29’ 1T – Kevin Tamayo (unsporting behavior)
41’ 1T – James Aguirre (delaying the game)
14’ 2T – Juan David Cuesta (unsporting behavior)
41’ 2T – Robert Mejía (holding an opponent to prevent them from advancing)
– Luis Palacios (unsporting behavior)