In Matchday 5 of the Colombian league, the Young Team from Antioquia celebrated a hard-fought victory this Saturday against the Rojinegros. Despite trailing early in the match, Juan Niño’s squad demonstrated resilience, bouncing back to secure the win with a stunning performance from Jorge Rivaldo, who scored two crucial goals at 32 minutes and 49 minutes, along with Jorge Obregón’s goal at 47 minutes. For Cúcuta, Luifer Hernández opened the scoring at 12 minutes, and Lucas Ríos added another at 31 minutes of the first half.
Rivaldo was undoubtedly the star of the match, not only for his two goals but also for his aggressive attempts, with six shots on target throughout the game. Luifer Hernández also stood out for Cúcuta, making four attempts and scoring once.
The Águilas Doradas, managed by Juan Niño, employed a 4-5-1 formation with Iván Arboleda in goal, a defensive line consisting of Dylan Lozano, Diego Hernández, Hernán Lópes, and Javier Mena, while the midfield featured Juan Camilo Roa, Frank Lozano, Bryan Urueña, Juan Ávalo, and Fabián Charales, with Jorge Rivaldo leading the attack.
On the other hand, Cúcuta, under Braynner García, lined up in a 4-3-3 formation with Federico Abadía as goalkeeper, supported by defenders Yair Abonia, Diego Calcaterra, Jhon Quiñónes, and Mauricio Duarte. Their midfield consisted of Leider Berdugo, Victor Mejia, and Lucas Ríos, while the frontline featured Luifer Hernández, Jonathan Agudelo, and Eduar Arízalas.
The match was officiated by referee Carlos Betancur Gutiérrez.
Looking ahead, the Young Team of Antioquia will face Millonarios in their next match, while the Rojinegros prepare to host Independiente Medellín at the General Santander Stadium.
With this victory, Águilas Doradas Rionegro now sits on 8 points, placing them in fifth in the standings, while Cúcuta remains struggling with only 2 points, stuck in the fifteenth spot in the tournament.
Substitutions for Águilas Doradas Rionegro
36’ 1T – Juan Ávalo was replaced by Jean Pineda, and Juan Camilo Roa came off for Jorge Obregón.
63’ 2T – Javier Mena was substituted for Andrés Álvarez.
67’ 2T – Jorge Rivaldo made way for Cristian Caicedo, and Fabián Charales was replaced by Nicolás Lara.
Yellow Cards for Águilas Doradas Rionegro:
37’ 1T – Hernán Lópes (Unsporting behavior) and 48’ 2T – Iván Arboleda (Delaying the game).
Substitutions for Cúcuta
45’ 2T – Leider Berdugo was replaced by Kevin Londoño.
57’ 2T – Lucas Ríos was substituted for Frank Castañeda.
74’ 2T – Luifer Hernández made way for Leison Ochoa.
90’ 2T – Eduar Arízalas was replaced by Juan Ramírez.
Yellow Cards for Cúcuta:
49’ 1T – Federico Abadía (Insulting or disapproving the referee) and 3’ 2T – Diego Calcaterra (Unsporting behavior).
Red Card for Cúcuta:
44’ 2T – Federico Abadía (Direct red card).