This Sunday, Fortaleza FC and Alianza FC played to a hard-fought 2-2 draw in their fourth-round clash of the premier league.
The match kicked off with Fortaleza FC taking an early lead in the 12th minute, thanks to a well-executed play by Andrés Ricaurte. However, Alianza FC responded quickly with Mayer Gil leveling the score just eight minutes into the second half. The excitement continued when Fortaleza restored their lead in the 59th minute with a header from Kevin Balanta. The drama peaked when Felipe Pardo of Alianza FC converted a header in the 87th minute to seal the draw.
Felipe Pardo emerged as the standout player of the match, scoring one goal and having three attempts on target. Equally significant was Andrés Ricaurte, who also netted a goal for Fortaleza FC and made two attempts at the goal.
Fortaleza FC’s manager, Sebastián Oliveros, opted for a 4-4-2 formation, fielding Cristian Santander in goal, with Jonathan Marulanda, Harold Balanta, Yesid Díaz, and Sebastián Valencia forming the defensive line. The midfield consisted of Andrés Amaya, Leonardo Pico, Jerónimo Barrera, and Kelvin Flórez, while Andrés Ricaurte and Jhon Martínez led the attack.
On the other hand, Hubert Bodhert’s Alianza FC set up in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Juan Chaverra as goalkeeper, Yilson Rosales, John García, Pedro Franco, and Kalazán Suárez in defense. The midfield trio included Rubén Manjarrés, Luis Pérez, and Jair Castillo, supported by forwards Edwin Torres, Jeison Osorio, and Mayer Gil.
The match was officiated by referee Jonathan Ortiz Tonguino.
Looking ahead, Fortaleza FC will travel to face Águilas Doradas Rionegro, while Alianza FC will play at home against Bucaramanga at the Armando Maestre Pavajeau Stadium.
As a result of this draw, the home side now sits with 8 points, securing second place in the standings, while Alianza FC collects 5 points, positioned at ninth in the league.
Fortaleza FC Substitutions
58’ 2T – Jerónimo Barrera was replaced by Kevin Balanta, and Andrés Amaya was substituted for Cristian Mosquera.
69’ 2T – Sebastián Valencia was taken off for Santiago Cuero, and Kelvin Flórez was replaced by Jhon Solís.
76’ 2T – Andrés Ricaurte made way for Andrés Arroyo, and Jair Castillo was substituted for Jesús Muñoz.
Yellow Cards for Fortaleza FC:
45’ 2T Harold Balanta (Unsporting behavior)
Alianza FC Substitutions
45’ 2T – Rubén Manjarrés was replaced by José Muñoz, and Edwin Torres came off for Felipe Pardo.
57’ 2T – Jeison Osorio was substituted for Ayron del Valle.
83’ 2T – Luis Pérez was replaced by Fabián Mosquera.
Yellow Cards for Alianza FC:
8’ 1T Kalazán Suárez (Unsporting behavior) and 30’ 2T Yilson Rosales (Unsporting behavior)