In the matchup between the Young Team of Antioquia and Alianza FC, Águilas Doradas Rionegro emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win during the 14th round of the Colombian league, held at the Estadio Cincuentenario. The decisive moment came in the 69th minute when Jorge Rivaldo sealed the win for the home team with a penalty kick.
Jorge Rivaldo was undoubtedly the star of the match. The forward for Águilas Doradas Rionegro not only scored the lone goal but also made six attempts on target throughout the game.
Defensively, Nicolás Lara played a crucial role, helping to maintain a clean sheet for his side.
The head coach of Águilas Doradas, Juan Niño, deployed a 5-3-2 formation with Andrés Salazar between the posts; a defensive line comprising Dylan Lozano, Diego Hernández, Hernán López, John García, and Javier Mena; a midfield featuring Frank Lozano, Juan Camilo Roa, and Andrés Ricaurte; and an attacking duo of Jorge Obregón and Jorge Rivaldo.
On the other hand, Alianza FC, managed by Camilo Ayala, also opted for a 5-3-2 setup. Their lineup included Johan Wallens in goal; Yilson Rosales, Jesús Figueroa, Pedro Franco, Juan Viveros, and Jhildrey Lasso at the back; Josy Pérez, Fabián Cantillo, and Jair Castillo in midfield; and forwards Felipe Pardo and Carlos Lucumí.
The match referee, Carlos Betancur Gutiérrez, oversaw the game.
Looking ahead, Águilas Doradas Rionegro will host Bucaramanga in their next match, while Alianza FC will travel to face Pereira at their stadium.
With this victory, the Young Team of Antioquia now sits with 19 points in 10th place in the standings, while Alianza FC lingers in 17th place with just 11 points.
Substitutions for Águilas Doradas Rionegro
63’ 2T – John García out for Juan Ávalo, Josy Pérez out for Jesús Muñoz
72’ 2T – Jorge Obregón out for Fabián Charales, Andrés Ricaurte out for Nicolás Lara
85’ 2T – Juan Camilo Roa out for Jean Pineda, Dylan Lozano out for Alberto Higgins
Cautions for Águilas Doradas Rionegro:
19’ 2T – Andrés Ricaurte (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 44’ 2T – Andrés Salazar (Delaying the game), 48’ 2T – Diego Hernández (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Substitutions for Alianza FC
76’ 2T – Felipe Pardo out for Wiston Fernández, Yilson Rosales out for Eduard Banguero, Jair Castillo out for Ever Meza
82’ 2T – Fabián Cantillo out for Misael Martínez
Caution for Alianza FC:
23’ 2T – Jesús Figueroa (Unsportsmanlike conduct)