Bucaramanga faced challenges in asserting dominance during their match against Tolima at the Américo Montanini Stadium but ultimately secured a 2-0 victory in the twelfth round of the top division. The opening goal came from midfielder Fabián Sambueza, who found the back of the net via a penalty kick just before halftime at the 47th minute. This was followed by a crucial second goal scored by Luciano Pons in the 47th minute of the second half, solidifying Bucaramanga’s win.
A standout moment of the match was Pons’ goal, which he scored after receiving a precise cross from Sambueza, allowing him to finish deftly from inside the box.
Fabián Sambueza’s performance earned him the title of Man of the Match, contributing one goal and taking three shots at the goal throughout the match.
Another key player was Luciano Pons, who not only scored a goal but also registered two attempts on goal during the match against Tolima.
Head coach Leonel Álvarez set up Bucaramanga in a 4-5-1 formation, with Aldair Quintana in goal; Bayron Duarte, Jefferson Mena, Carlos Henao, and Aldair Gutiérrez forming the defense; a midfield of Gustavo Charrupi, Aldair Zárate, Faber Gil Mosquera, Fabián Sambueza, and Kevin Londoño; and Gleyfer Medina leading the attack.
In contrast, Tolima, managed by Lucas González, deployed a similar 4-5-1 strategy, featuring Cristopher Fiermarín in goal; Yhormar Hurtado, Marlon Torres, Anderson Angulo, and Junior Hernández in defense; Brayan Rovira, Juan Pablo Nieto, Jersson González, Juan Pablo Torres, and Bruno Larregui in midfield; with Adrián Parra as the striker.
The match was officiated by referee Alejandro Moncada Sánchez.
Looking ahead, Bucaramanga will travel to face Fortaleza FC, while Tolima will host Independiente Medellín. Bucaramanga currently leads the standings with 24 points, while Tolima follows closely with 20 points, placing them fifth in the tournament.
Substitutions for Bucaramanga
77’ 2T – Faber Gil Mosquera off for Neyder Moreno
83’ 2T – Gustavo Charrupi off for Leonardo Flores
Cautions for Bucaramanga:
38’ 1T Aldair Quintana (Unsporting behavior)
38’ 1T Leonel Álvarez (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Tolima
53’ 2T – Juan Pablo Torres off for Kevin Pérez
53’ 2T – Bruno Larregui off for Gonzalo Lencina
71’ 2T – Jersson González off for Ever Valencia
71’ 2T – Gleyfer Medina off for Luciano Pons
80’ 2T – Adrián Parra off for Yoimar Moreno
80’ 2T – Juan Pablo Nieto off for Sebastián Guzmán
Cautions for Tolima:
42’ 1T Adrián Parra (Unsporting behavior)
46’ 1T Cristopher Fiermarín (Unsporting behavior)
46’ 1T Anderson Angulo (Unsporting behavior)