This Friday, the Red Devils triumphed as visitors against the Young Team of Antioquia in the 12th round of the Colombian league. In the 50th minute, Yeison Guzmán netted the match’s only goal.
In the first half, Águilas Doradas came close to scoring when a shot from midfielder Andrés Ricaurte hit the crossbar, leaving them yearning for a celebration.
Yeison Guzmán’s outstanding performance earned him the title of the most valuable player of the match, securing 1 crucial goal for América de Cali. Meanwhile, Cristian Tovar showcased his defensive prowess, effectively clearing six balls from the danger zone.
Águilas Doradas, managed by Juan Niño, set up their starting eleven in a 5-4-1 formation with Andrés Salazar in goal; Dylan Lozano, Diego Hernández, Hernán Lópes, Nicolás Lara, and Javier Mena in defense; Jean Pineda, Frank Lozano, Andrés Ricaurte, and Juan Ávalo in midfield; and Jorge Rivaldo leading the attack.
On the other side, David González’s team lined up in a 4-5-1 formation with Jean Fernandes guarding the net; Mateo Castillo, Marlon Torres, Andrés Mosquera, and Omar Bertel in defense; Rafael Carrascal, Josen Escobar, Jan Lucumi, Yeison Guzmán, and Jhon Palacios in midfield; and Jorge Daniel Valencia at the forefront.
Héctor Rivera González officiated the match.
Looking ahead, Águilas Doradas will play at home against Bucaramanga, while the Red Devils will host Llaneros FC.
With this result, the home side has accumulated 15 points in the tournament, sitting in twelfth place, while the visitors now have 20 points, occupying fifth place.
Substitutions for Águilas Doradas Rionegro
- 57’ 2H – Jean Pineda off for Fabián Charales
- 58’ 2H – Nicolás Lara off for Jorge Obregón; Jan Lucumi off for Cristian Tovar
- 69’ 2H – Andrés Ricaurte off for Bryan Urueña
- 83’ 2H – Hernán Lópes off for Cristian Cañozales
Yellow Cards for Águilas Doradas Rionegro:
- 0’ 2H Jean Pineda (Unsporting behavior)
- 37’ 2H Hernán Lópes (Unsporting behavior)
- 46’ 2H Jorge Obregón (Dissent)
Substitutions for América de Cali
- 45’ 2H – Jorge Daniel Valencia off for Yojan Garcés
- 65’ 2H – Yeison Guzmán off for Marcos Mina; Jhon Palacios off for Joel Romero
- 99’ 2H – Yojan Garcés off for Adrián Ramos
Yellow Cards for América de Cali:
- 36’ 2H Jean Fernandes (Delay of game)
- 43’ 2H Josen Escobar (Delay of game)
Red Card for América de Cali:
- 10’ 2H Marlon Torres (Direct red)