In the fourth round of the Colombian league, Bucaramanga exhibited a commanding display against Alianza FC, clinching a decisive 5-0 triumph at Estadio Américo Montanini. The goals for the hosts came from Fabián Sambueza (33’ 1T), Juan Mosquera (36’ 1T), Luciano Pons (40’ 1T), Emerson Batalla (15’ 2T, from a free kick), and Kevin Londoño (22’ 2T).
Kevin Londoño received accolades for his outstanding goal in the second half, finding the net at 67 minutes after a perfect assist from Leonardo Flores.
Fabián Sambueza stood out for Bucaramanga with a remarkable individual performance, netting one of the five goals in the match.
Juan Mosquera also had a notable match, contributing one goal to the team’s significant scoreline.
Coach Leonel Álvarez set Bucaramanga up in a 4-5-1 formation, with Aldair Quintana guarding the goal, supported by Aldair Gutiérrez, José García, Martín Rea, and Fredy Hinestroza on defense. The midfield was composed of Felix Charrupí, Gustavo Charrupi, Jhon Fredy Salazar, Fabián Sambueza, and Juan Mosquera, while Luciano Pons spearheaded the attack.
On the other side, Alianza FC’s manager Hubert Bodhert employed a 5-2-3 formation with Juan Chaverra in goal, backed by Yilson Rosales, Pedro Franco, Kevin Moreno, Jesús Figueroa, and Eduard Banguero in defense. Jair Castillo and Carlos Esparragoza occupied the midfield, with Felipe Pardo, Carlos Lucumí, and Jesús Muñoz up front.
The match was officiated by Edwin Trujillo Castro, who ensured a well-regulated encounter.
Bucaramanga will next travel to face Pasto, while Alianza FC will look to rebound at home against Once Caldas in their upcoming fixture.
With this result, Bucaramanga finds itself in second place with 8 points, while Alianza FC lingers at the bottom of the table with a mere 1 point.
Substitutions for Bucaramanga
28’ 1T – Gustavo Charrupi off for Leonardo Flores
53’ 2T – Jhon Fredy Salazar off for Kevin Londoño
54’ 2T – Juan Mosquera off for Emerson Batalla
73’ 2T – Martín Rea off for Carlos Romaña and Fabián Sambueza off for Gleyfer Medina
Bookings for Bucaramanga:
9’ 1T – Gustavo Charrupi (Unsporting behavior)
4’ 2T – Leonardo Flores (Unsporting behavior)
42’ 2T – Emerson Batalla (Simulation)
Substitutions for Alianza FC:
45’ 2T – Felipe Pardo off for Wiston Fernández and Jesús Figueroa off for Charly Villegas
79’ 2T – Carlos Esparragoza off for Ever Meza and Eduard Banguero off for Josy Pérez
Bookings for Alianza FC:
22’ 1T – Jair Castillo (Unsporting behavior)
37’ 2T – Wiston Fernández (Unsporting behavior)