The match saw the Vinotinto y Oro and the Búcaros unable to find the back of the net, securing a point each in a fiercely contested encounter.
Defensive prowess was on full display as Carlos Henao from Bucaramanga emerged as a standout player, successfully clearing four balls from the danger area. Not far behind, Marlon Torres of Tolima was instrumental in defense as well, managing to clear eight threats from his goal.
Tolima’s head coach, Lucas González, employed a 4-5-1 formation which featured Cristopher Fiermarín in goal, with Yhormar Hurtado, Marlon Torres, Anderson Angulo, and Samuel Velásquez forming the defense. The midfield was anchored by Juan Pablo Nieto, Sebastián Guzmán, Jersson González, Kevin Pérez, and Mauricio González, while Adrián Parra led the attack.
On the other side, Bucaramanga’s Leonel Álvarez set his team up in a similar 4-5-1 configuration, with Aldair Quintana guarding the net. The defense comprised Aldair Gutiérrez, Jefferson Mena, Carlos Henao, and Carlos de las Salas, and the midfield included Aldair Zárate, Leonardo Flores, Faber Gil Mosquera, Fabián Sambueza, and Kevin Londoño. Luciano Pons took charge of the forward line.
The match was officiated by referee Álvaro Meléndez Panneflek, who managed the proceedings well throughout.
Next, Tolima will travel to face Santa Fe, while Bucaramanga will host Fortaleza FC at Estadio Américo Montanini.
Substitutions for Tolima
61’ 2T – Juan Pablo Nieto was substituted for Brayan Rovira
62’ 2T – Kevin Pérez was replaced by Juan Pablo Torres
76’ 2T – Jersson González and Mauricio González made way for Ever Valencia and Yoimar Moreno respectively
82’ 2T – Adrián Parra was substituted for Gonzalo Lencina
Yellow Cards for Tolima:
18’ 1T – Juan Pablo Nieto (Unsporting Behavior)
32’ 1T – Cristian Arrieta (Unsporting Behavior)
31’ 2T – Jersson González (Unsporting Behavior)
Substitutions for Bucaramanga
45’ 2T – Faber Gil Mosquera was replaced by Neyder Moreno
74’ 2T – Leonardo Flores was substituted for Felix Charrupí
85’ 2T – Fabián Sambueza made way for Carlos Romaña
Yellow Cards for Bucaramanga:
36’ 1T – Aldair Gutiérrez (Unsporting Behavior)
12’ 2T – Leonardo Flores (Unsporting Behavior)
37’ 2T – Carlos Henao (Unsporting Behavior)