On a challenging evening at El Campín, Santa Fe was unable to secure any points, losing 2-1 to Tolima in their latest fixture. The Vinotinto y Oro demonstrated their strength early on, establishing a solid lead with two goals from open play.
Adrián Parra opened the scoring in the 6th minute, giving Tolima a swift advantage. Kevin Pérez followed suit with another goal at the 33-minute mark, putting Santa Fe in a difficult position. Although the Cardenal managed to claw one back shortly after halftime through Christian Mafla’s header in the 48th minute, it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.
Kevin Pérez’s performance was crucial, earning him the title of Player of the Match. He not only scored a goal but also posed a threat with three shots on target. Meanwhile, Cristopher Fiermarín, the Tolima goalkeeper, exhibited exceptional skills, thwarting seven attempts from Santa Fe to maintain his team’s lead.
Santa Fe’s coach, Francisco López, set his team up in a 5-3-2 formation, featuring Andrés Mosquera in goal alongside a defensive line of Edwar López, Víctor Moreno, Emanuel Olivera, Joaquín Sosa, and Christian Mafla. Jhojan Torres, Marcelo Meli, and Ewil Murillo controlled the midfield, supporting forwards Hugo Rodallega and Santiago Mosquera.
On the other hand, Lucas González’s side employed a 4-5-1 strategy, with Cristopher Fiermarín guarding the net. His defense included Cristian Arrieta, Juan José Mera, Anderson Angulo, and Junior Hernández. The midfield was operated by Juan Pablo Nieto, Sebastián Guzmán, Jersson González, Kevin Pérez, and Mauricio González, while Adrián Parra spearheaded the attack.
The match officiated by Diego Ruiz Casas saw some tense moments, including a red card shown to Cristian Arrieta of Tolima in the 44th minute for a direct foul.
Looking ahead, Santa Fe will be looking to redeem themselves in their next encounter against Tolima once again, while the Vinotinto y Oro will prepare to host Santa Fe in a return match.
Substitutions for Santa Fe
45’ 2T – Joaquín Sosa out for Jhon Meléndez, Marcelo Meli out for Alexis Zapata, Jersson González out for Yhormar Hurtado, and Kevin Pérez out for Marlon Torres. 46’ 1T – Santiago Mosquera out for Omar Fernández. 71’ 2T – Jhojan Torres out for Yeicar Perlaza. 85’ 2T – Christian Mafla out for Martin Palacios.
Yellow Card for Santa Fe:
45’ 1T – Joaquín Sosa (arguing with an opponent)
Substitutions for Tolima
56’ 2T – Sebastián Guzmán out for Brayan Rovira and Juan Pablo Nieto out for Cristian Trujillo. 82’ 2T – Mauricio González out for Ever Valencia.
Red Card for Tolima:
44’ 1T – Cristian Arrieta (direct red card)