In the 20th round of the first division, Pasto showcased an impressive display, easily overcoming Bucaramanga with a decisive 3-0 scoreline at the Departamental Libertad Stadium. The game kicked off with an early goal from John Méndez, who found the net just 4 minutes into the first half. Shortly after, in the 11th minute, Nicolás Gil extended the lead with a stunning strike following a setup by Méndez. By the 24th minute, Yoshan Valois secured the 3-0 lead with a well-placed header, sealing the outcome of the match.
Nicolás Gil’s goal in the 11th minute created quite a buzz in the stadium as he skillfully turned a pass from John Méndez into a brilliant finish, placing the ball past the goalkeeper Luis Vásquez Caicedo.
Pasto’s head coach, René Rosero, employed a 4-5-1 formation, with Kevin López in goal; Joyce Ossa, Nicolás Gil, Fabian Villa, and Santiago Jiménez forming the defense; Brayan Sánchez, Mauricio Castaño, Yoshan Valois, John Méndez, and Johan Caicedo in the midfield; and José Bernal leading the attack.
On the other hand, Bucaramanga, managed by Leonel Álvarez, also set up in a 4-5-1 formation. Luis Vásquez guarded the goal; Bayron Duarte, José García, Carlos Romaña, and Carlos de las Salas were in defense; Aldair Zárate, Gustavo Charrupi, Neyder Moreno, Jhon Vásquez, and Israel Alba composed the midfield; while Gleyfer Medina spearheaded the offense.
The match was officiated by referee Diego Ulloa Angulo.
Substitutions for Pasto
74’ 2T – Joyce Ossa out, Saleth Puello in
89’ 2T – John Méndez out, Patrick Preciado in
93’ 2T – Yoshan Valois out, Jaider Victoria in
94’ 2T – Brayan Sánchez out, David Guerrero in
Yellow Cards for Pasto:
7’ 1T Nicolás Gil (Unsporting behavior)
11’ 2T Kevin López (Unsporting behavior)
24’ 2T José Bernal (Unsporting behavior)
30’ 2T Johan Caicedo (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Bucaramanga
32’ 1T – Aldair Zárate out, Leonardo Flores in
45’ 2T – Israel Alba out, Faber Gil Mosquera in; Bayron Duarte out, Jefferson Mena in
67’ 2T – Jhon Vásquez out, Fredy Rivas in; Gustavo Charrupi out, Felix Charrupí in
Yellow Cards for Bucaramanga:
16’ 1T Neyder Moreno (Unsporting behavior)
29’ 1T Aldair Zárate (Unsporting behavior)
47’ 2T Leonardo Flores (Unsporting behavior)