In a thrilling encounter at El Campín Stadium, Millonarios faced off against Pasto in the second round of the first division, ultimately securing a 1-0 win. The decisive goal came from Santiago Giordana, who found the back of the net in the 30th minute of the first half.
The goal was a result of a precise pass from Samuel Díaz, allowing Giordana to rise above the defenders and direct a powerful header into the net.
Santiago Giordana was undoubtedly the star of the match, showcasing his prowess by not only scoring the goal but also attempting three shots on target. Millonarios’ goalkeeper, Diego Novoa, was also instrumental in the team’s success, making six crucial saves to deny Pasto any scoring opportunities.
Hernán Torres, the head coach of Millonarios, set his team up in a 4-3-3 formation, with Diego Novoa in goal, Samuel Díaz, Sergio Mosquera, Jorge Arias, and Danovis Banguero forming the defensive line. The midfield consisted of Nicolás Árevalo, Stiven Vega, and Jorge Hurtado, while the attack featured Beckham Castro, Santiago Giordana, and Álex Castro.
On the other hand, Pasto’s manager, Camilo Ayala, opted for a 3-4-3 formation, with Víctor Cabezas guarding the net, supported by defenders Fabian Villa, Luis Caicedo, and Nicolás Gil. In midfield, José Bernal, Johan Caicedo, Juan Manuel Valencia, and Joyce Ossa worked tirelessly, while Yoshan Valois, John Méndez, and Patrick Preciado led the attack.
The match referee was Bismark Santiago Pitalua, who kept a close watch on the action throughout.
Next up for the Azules is an away match against Alianza FC, while the Volcánicos will return home to face América de Cali.
With this result, Millonarios accumulates 11 points in the tournament and sits in 11th place, whereas Pasto remains in 18th with 9 points.
Substitutions for Millonarios
47′ 2H – Stiven Vega was replaced by Juan Carlos Pereira
70′ 2H – Santiago Giordana was substituted for Leonardo Castro
71′ 2H – Beckham Castro was replaced by Brayan Cuero
81′ 2H – Jorge Hurtado was substituted for Edwin Mosquera
Cautions for Millonarios:
22′ 1H – Stiven Vega (Unsporting behavior), 42′ 1H – Jorge Arias (Arguing with an opponent), 2′ 2H – Jorge Hurtado (Unsporting behavior), 8′ 2H – Álex Castro (Unsporting behavior), 31′ 2H – Danovis Banguero (Unsporting behavior), and 41′ 2H – Edwin Mosquera (Failing to respect the barrier distance).
Substitutions for Pasto
46′ 2H – José Bernal was replaced by Facundo Boné and Juan Manuel Valencia was substituted for Felipe Jaramillo
72′ 2H – Patrick Preciado was replaced by David Camacho
77′ 2H – John Méndez was substituted for Willian Ordóñez and Álex Castro was replaced by Sebastian del Castillo
87′ 2H – Joyce Ossa was substituted for Jefferson Rivas
Cautions for Pasto:
15′ 1H – John Méndez (Unsporting behavior), 41′ 1H – Juan Manuel Valencia (Unsporting behavior), 10′ 2H – Yoshan Valois (Unsporting behavior) and 15′ 2H – Felipe Jaramillo (Holding the opponent to prevent progression).
Red Card for Pasto:
51′ 2H – Nicolás Gil (Direct red)