In the 19th round of the first division, Tolima secured a decisive 3-1 victory over Llaneros FC at their home ground, El Templo Sagrado. The Vinotinto y Oro opened the scoring just 2 minutes into the match with a fantastic effort from Junior Hernández. Later in the first half, Adrian Parra doubled the lead at the 33rd minute. Although Llaneros FC fought back with a striking goal from Carlos Sierra in the 78th minute, it wasn’t enough to change the outcome as Jader Quiñónes added Tolima’s third goal in the 89th minute.
Juan Pablo Torres nearly extended the lead early in the second half but saw his effort bounce off the post in the 46th minute.
Junior Hernández was undoubtedly the standout player, contributing significantly to the match not only by scoring but also by solidifying the defense. Juan Pablo Torres had an impressive game as well, taking four shots at the opposing goal.
Coach Lucas González fielded a 4-5-1 formation, with Cristopher Fiermarín in goal; Yhormar Hurtado, Anderson Angulo, Juan José Mera, and Junior Hernández forming the defense; a midfield of Juan Pablo Nieto, Sebastián Guzmán, Yoimar Moreno, Juan Pablo Torres, and Mauricio González; and Adrian Parra leading the attack.
On the other side, Llaneros FC, managed by José Luis García, opted for a similar 4-5-1 setup with Miguel Ortega in goal; Anderson Mojica, Howell Mena, Francisco Meza, and Jhojan Escobar in defense; Eyder Restrepo, Marlon Sierra, Julian Ángulo, Luis Miranda, and Daniel Mantilla in midfield; and Carlos Cortés as the striker.
The referee for this encounter was Andrés Rojas Noguera.
In the next fixture, Tolima will travel to face Águilas Doradas Rionegro, while Llaneros FC will host Envigado. Both teams still have a chance to qualify with only one game left in the current stage. Tolima has amassed 35 points, with 11 wins, placing them second on the table, while Llaneros FC holds 25 points with 7 victories, positioned 11th.
Substitutions for Tolima
68’ 2T – Jader Quiñónes replaced Juan Pablo Torres, and Gonzalo Lencina came on for Adrián Parra. 75’ 2T – Ever Valencia substituted Mauricio González, while Cristian Arrieta replaced Yhormar Hurtado. 83’ 2T – Samuel Velásquez replaced Yoimar Moreno.
Yellow Cards for Tolima:
13’ 1T Juan José Mera (Unsporting behavior), 31’ 1T Anderson Angulo (Unsporting behavior), 70’ 2T Yhormar Hurtado (Unsporting behavior), and 75’ 2T Jader Quiñónes (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Llaneros FC
45’ 2T – Bryan Urueña came on for Daniel Mantilla, and Carlos Sierra was replaced by Eyder Restrepo. 67’ 2T – Brian Benítez replaced Anderson Mojica, and Michael Rangel came on for Marlon Sierra. 82’ 2T – Erik Bodencer substituted Julian Ángulo.
Yellow Cards for Llaneros FC:
69’ 2T Brian Benítez (Unsporting behavior), and 70’ 2T Francisco Meza (Unsporting behavior).