In the match for round 16, the Búcaros delivered a spirited performance, celebrating a resounding victory in front of their home crowd.
The goals for Bucaramanga came courtesy of Fabián Sambueza (17’ and 42’ in the first half), Brandon Caicedo (40’ and 47’ in the second half), and an own goal from Juan Palma (50’ in the second half). On the other hand, Boyacá Chicó struggled to find the net.
Fabián Sambueza ignited the crowd in the 42nd minute of the first half with a stunning strike from the edge of the box after a brilliant solo run down the left flank. His shot nestled in the bottom corner next to Emiliano Denis Figueroa’s post.
Both Santiago Mera from Boyacá Chicó and Kevin Londoño from Bucaramanga were left disappointed when their efforts hit the woodwork, denying them a goal.
Sambueza was undoubtedly the standout player, finishing the match with two goals and seeking to extend the scoreline with two other attempts at goal.
Brandon Caicedo also shone, netting two goals and creating multiple threats against the opposition’s defense.
Bucaramanga’s manager, Leonel Álvarez, lined up a 4-5-1 formation with Luis Vásquez in goal; Aldair Gutiérrez, Carlos Romaña, Jefferson Mena, and Fredy Hinestroza forming the backline; while the midfield comprised Kevin Londoño, Aldair Zárate, Fabián Sambueza, Felix Charrupí, and Emerson Batalla; with Luciano Pons leading the attack.
Conversely, Jhon Gomez fielded a 4-4-2 setup for Boyacá Chicó, with Darío Denis guarding the net; Anyelo Saldaña, Juan Díaz, Diego Ruiz, and Juan Palma in defense; Delio Ramírez, Juan Quiceno, Sebastián Salazar, and Jairo Molina in midfield; and Ítalo Montaño Cortés and Yesus Cabrera in the forward positions.
The match referee was Luis Matorel Martínez.
Looking ahead to the next fixture, Bucaramanga will play away against At. Nacional, while Boyacá Chicó is set to visit Independiente Medellín.
With this comprehensive victory, Bucaramanga now sits in 8th place with 22 points, whereas Boyacá Chicó languishes in 19th with just 11 points.
Substitutions for Bucaramanga
45’ 2T – Felix Charrupí was replaced by Leonardo Flores; Ítalo Montaño Cortés came on for Santiago Mera.
61’ 2T – Aldair Gutiérrez was substituted by Israel Alba; Aldair Zárate left the field for Gustavo Charrupi.
70’ 2T – Luciano Pons was taken off for Brandon Caicedo.
Yellow Cards for Bucaramanga:
2’ 1T – Luciano Pons (Unsporting behavior); 30’ 1T – Fredy Hinestroza (Unsporting behavior); 7’ 2T – Aldair Zárate (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Boyacá Chicó
62’ 2T – Delio Ramírez was replaced by Oscar Caicedo.
63’ 2T – Sebastián Salazar left the field for Nicolás Valencia.
Yellow Cards for Boyacá Chicó:
47’ 1T – Ítalo Montaño Cortés (Unsporting behavior); 10’ 2T – Juan Díaz (Insulting or disapproving the referee); 20’ 2T – Juan Quiceno (Unsporting behavior).