This Thursday, the Young Team from Antioquia edged out the Verdiblanco with a close 2-1 victory during matchweek 3 of the Colombian league. The second half kicked off with Águilas Doradas Rionegro taking the lead just 6 minutes in, following a well-coordinated play. Deportivo Cali responded quickly with an equalizer, as Felipe Aguilar found the net in the 18th minute, making it 1-1.
The turning point came at 51 minutes into the match, when Frank Lozano showcased his excellent striking ability, scoring another goal for the home side with a powerful shot that sealed the game at 2-1.
Lozano’s exceptional performance earned him the title of the match’s standout player, netting one crucial goal. His teammate, Bryan Urueña, also displayed skillful play, attempting four shots on target throughout the match.
Coach Juan Niño set up Águilas Doradas Rionegro in a 4-4-2 formation, featuring Iván Arboleda in goal; Dylan Lozano, Diego Hernández, Hernán Lópes, and Javier Mena in defense; and Frank Lozano, Bryan Urueña, Jean Pineda, and Fabián Charales in the midfield, along with Jorge Obregón and Jorge Rivaldo leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Deportivo Cali, under Alberto Gamero’s direction, employed a 4-5-1 setup with Pedro Gallese as goalkeeper; Fabián Viáfara, Felipe Aguilar, Fernando Álvarez, and Andrés Correa in defense; Yani Quintero, Andrés Colorado, Avilés Hurtado, Emanuel Reynoso, and Johan Martínez in the midfield; and Juan Dinenno at striker.
Referee Carlos Márquez Ortega officiated the match held at the Cincuentenario stadium.
In their upcoming fixture, the Young Team from Antioquia will visit Llaneros FC, while the Verdiblanco will host Pasto in their next match.
With this result, the home team now holds 4 points in the tournament, positioning them in eighth place, while the visiting side settles at the twelfth position with 3 points.
Substitutions for Águilas Doradas Rionegro
69’ 2H – Javier Mena off for Andrés Álvarez
78’ 2H – Fabián Charales off for Juan Ávalo
79’ 2H – Hernán Lópes off for Cristian Cañozales
82’ 2H – Jorge Obregón off for Juan Camilo Roa
Yellow Cards for Águilas Doradas Rionegro:
3’ 1H – Diego Hernández (Unsporting behavior)
34’ 1H – Bryan Urueña (Arguments with an opponent)
44’ 2H – Jorge Rivaldo (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Deportivo Cali
45’ 2H – Juan Dinenno off for Steven Rodríguez
60’ 2H – Avilés Hurtado off for Juan José Tello
68’ 2H – Andrés Colorado off for Daniel Giraldo
74’ 2H – Emanuel Reynoso off for Jhon Aponzá and Yani Quintero off for Ronaldo Pájaro
Yellow Cards for Deportivo Cali:
34’ 1H – Andrés Correa (Unsporting behavior)
40’ 1H – Juan Dinenno (Unsporting behavior)
30’ 2H – Emanuel Reynoso (Time wasting)
Red Card for Deportivo Cali:
13’ 2H – Andrés Correa (Red for second yellow)