In a closely contested match in the Colombian league’s third round, Millonarios fell to Pasto with a final score of 2-1 at the Estadio Departamental Libertad. The match showcased moments of excitement, as both teams battled for supremacy. Yeiler Góez opened the scoring for the home side just 4 minutes into the game with a well-placed header.
Millonarios answered back in the 29th minute when Rodrigo Contreras converted a penalty kick, leveling the match at 1-1. However, Pasto displayed greater efficiency and regained the lead in the 77th minute through Andrey Estupiñán, who scored with a stunning free kick that found the back of the net, hitting the right post defended by Diego Novoa Urrego.
Andrey Estupiñán was undoubtedly the standout player, netting 1 goal and taking 4 shots towards goal. Similarly, Yeiler Góez was key for Pasto, contributing another goal and attempting 5 shots on target.
Pasto’s head coach, Jonathan Risueño, deployed a 4-5-1 formation with Iago Herrerín in goal; Santiago Jiménez, Fáiner Torijano, Nicolás Gil, and Edwin Velasco in defense; Yeiler Góez, Enrique Serje, Johan Caicedo, Matías Pisano, and Andrey Estupiñán in the midfield; and Wilson Morelo leading the attack.
On the other hand, Millonarios, coached by Hernán Torres, opted for a 4-4-2 setup, placing Diego Novoa in goal; Samuel Díaz, Andrés Llinás, Jorge Arias, and Danovis Banguero in defense; Julian Ángulo, Rodrigo Ureña, Mateo García, and Darwin Quintero in midfield; with Leonardo Castro and Rodrigo Contreras up front.
Wilmar Roldán Pérez officiated the match.
Following this match, the Volcánicos will visit Deportivo Cali for their next encounter, while the Azules will take on Independiente Medellín at home. After the game, Pasto sits at the top of the table with 9 points, while Millonarios remains at the bottom without any points so far this season.
Substitutions for Pasto
58’ 2T – Santiago Jiménez out for Joider Micolta
71’ 2T – Enrique Serje out for Santiago Córdoba
80’ 2T – Yeiler Góez out for Harrinson Mancilla, Wilson Morelo out for Mayer Gil, Matías Pisano out for José Bernal
Yellow Cards for Pasto:
0’ 1T Enrique Serje (Unsporting behavior)
23’ 1T Matías Pisano (Unsporting behavior)
39’ 2T Andrey Estupiñán (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Millonarios
45’ 2T – Andrés Llinás out for Sergio Mosquera, Darwin Quintero out for Sebastian del Castillo, Leonardo Castro out for Álex Castro
66’ 2T – Julian Ángulo out for Beckham Castro, Rodrigo Contreras out for Radamel Falcao
Yellow Card for Millonarios:
24’ 1T Andrés Llinás (Unsporting behavior)
Red Card for Millonarios:
45’ 1T Mateo García (Straight Red)