In a strong display of football, Boyacá Chicó emerged victorious with a score of 2-0 against Independiente Medellín during the second round match held at the Estadio la Independencia. Jairo Molina opened the scoring for the home team in the 55th minute, and Johan Bocanegra sealed the win with a goal just 23 minutes later.
In the first half, the visitors had a promising opportunity when Estéfano Arango hit the post in the 24th minute, missing the chance to take the lead.
The standout player of the match was undoubtedly Johan Bocanegra, who not only scored a goal but also attempted four shots on target. Jairo Molina also contributed significantly, netting one goal and taking two shots at the goal throughout the match.
Boyacá Chicó’s coach, Flabio Torres, opted for a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Darío Denis in goal; Frank Salas, Kevin Cortés, Arlen Banguero, and Elian Peralta in defense; and Johan Bocanegra, Juan Quiceno, and José Ampudia in midfield, supported by Estéfano Arango, Jairo Molina, and Kevin Londoño in the attack.
On the other hand, Alejandro Restrepo, coaching Independiente Medellín, set his team in a 3-5-2 formation, with Washington Aguerre guarding the net, accompanied by Leyser Chaverra, Fáiner Torijano, and Daniel Londoño in defense. The midfield was packed with Juan David Arizala, Baldomero Perlaza, Jaime Alvarado, Diego Moreno, and Yeferson Rodallega, while Francisco Fydriszewski and Jader Valencia led the front line.
Referee Luis Delgado Hurtado officiated the match at the Estadio la Independencia.
Looking ahead, Boyacá Chicó will face Llaneros FC in their next match, while Independiente Medellín prepares to host Envigado.
With this victory, Boyacá Chicó climbs to 4 points, positioning them in third place, whereas Independiente Medellín remains with just 1 point and is now in fifteenth place in the standings.
Substitutions for Boyacá Chicó
72’ 2T – Estéfano Arango was replaced by Vladimir Hernández and Juan David Arizala was substituted off for Luis Sandoval. 83’ 2T – Jairo Molina was substituted by Michael Gómez. 84’ 2T – Frank Salas was replaced by Emmanuel García, and Johan Bocanegra came off for Sebastián Salazar. 91’ 2T – Kevin Londoño was substituted for Delio Ramírez.
Yellow Cards for Boyacá Chicó
32’ 1T Arlen Banguero (Unsporting Behavior), 36’ 1T Frank Salas (Unsporting Behavior), 61’ 2T Kevin Cortés (Unsporting Behavior), and 63’ 2T Kevin Londoño (Unsporting Behavior).
Red Card for Boyacá Chicó
55’ 2T Juan Quiceno (Direct Red).
Substitutions for Independiente Medellín
65’ 2T – Diego Moreno was substituted for Gerónimo Mancilla and Yeferson Rodallega was replaced by Mender García. 73’ 2T – Francisco Fydriszewski was substituted for Francisco Chaverra, and Jaime Alvarado came off for Halam Loboa.
Yellow Cards for Independiente Medellín
51’ 2T Yeferson Rodallega (Unsporting Behavior), 62’ 2T Francisco Fydriszewski (Unsporting Behavior), 66’ 2T Daniel Londoño (Unsporting Behavior), 70’ 2T Baldomero Perlaza (Unsporting Behavior), and 87’ 2T Mender García (Unsporting Behavior).