This Monday, Alianza FC faced off against Pereira in a highly competitive encounter during the sixth round of the Colombian league, securing a 3-2 victory. With intense rivalry permeating the air, the match was a rollercoaster ride. Initially, the score was tied at 2-2, with goals from Jesús Muñoz (11’) and Misael Martínez (47’) for Alianza FC, while Richard Renteria (2’) and Yuber Quiñones (penalty, 62’) netted for Pereira. However, in the dying moments of the game, Felipe Pardo stepped up to convert a penalty in the 48th minute of the second half, sealing the win for his team.
Richard Renteria earned accolades for his astonishing header that opened the scoring just two minutes into the second half, following a corner kick delivered by Jhon Largacha.
Felipe Pardo was a standout performer, scoring a crucial goal and showcasing his offensive prowess.
Moreover, Jesús Muñoz also had a significant impact on the game, contributing one goal and taking a total of four shots.
Pereira’s manager, Arturo Reyes, fielded a 5-3-2 formation featuring Jorge Martínez in goal, with Eber Moreno, Sebastián Urrea, Jordy Monroy, Fabio Delgado, and Walmer Pacheco comprising the defense. Jorge Bermúdez, Sebastián Acosta, and Nicolás Rengifo operated in midfield, while the attack was led by Jhon Largacha and Yuber Quiñones.
On the other side, Alianza FC, managed by Camilo Ayala, adopted a 4-3-3 formation, with Johan Wallens as the goalkeeper. The defense included Eduard Banguero, Kevin Moreno, Pedro Franco, and Juan Viveros, and midfielders consisted of Jesús Muñoz, Fabián Cantillo, and Carlos Esparragoza, supported by forwards Josy Pérez, Wiston Fernández, and Misael Martínez.
Match referee Sebastián Toro Gomez maintained control throughout the match.
Looking ahead, Pereira will host Once Caldas in their next fixture, while Alianza FC will travel to face Internacional de Bogotá. Currently, Pereira sits at the twentieth position in the league with only 6 points, whereas Alianza FC finds themselves in seventeenth place with 15 points.
Substitutions for Pereira
45’ 2T – Sebastián Acosta off for Manuel Diaz, Jordy Monroy off for Richard Renteria, and Eber Moreno off for Luis Mosquera. 79’ 2T – Jhon Largacha off for Tobias Bovone and Wiston Fernández off for Lucas Villa. 94’ 2T – Jorge Bermúdez off for Juan Urrea.
Yellow Cards for Pereira:
40’ 2T Sebastián Urrea (Reiteration of fouls) and 46’ 2T Yuber Quiñones (Unsporting conduct).
Substitutions for Alianza FC
62’ 2T – Juan Viveros off for Yilson Rosales. 69’ 2T – Jesús Muñoz off for Yeiner Londoño and Misael Martínez off for Felipe Pardo.
Yellow Cards for Alianza FC:
33’ 2T Felipe Pardo (Unsporting conduct), 51’ 2T Carlos Esparragoza (Insulting or disapproving the referee), and 51’ 2T Kevin Moreno (Unsporting conduct).