No team was able to take the upper hand at the Sierra Nevada Stadium, as U. Magdalena and Pasto ended their match in a 1-1 draw during the sixth matchday of the first division.
The home side, Pasto, found themselves trailing early in the match after Ricardo Márquez scored for U. Magdalena in the 9th minute of the first half. However, the Volcánicos fought back and equalized with a goal from Yoshan Valois in the 40th minute of the second half.
Yoshan Valois stood out as the player of the match, not only for his crucial goal but also for making two attempts at the opposing goal. Ricardo Márquez, who scored the opening goal for U. Magdalena, was another key player in this encounter.
Notably, during the match, U. Magdalena’s Roberto Hinojoza showcased his skill with an impressive nutmeg, leaving Juan Manuel Valencia from Pasto in his wake at the 25th minute.
The manager of U. Magdalena, Carlos Silva, deployed a 4-5-1 formation, with Joaquín Mattalía in goal; David Murillo, Héctor Urrego, Nicolás Ramos, and Dairon Mosquera in defense; and a midfield comprising Royscer Colpa, Fabián Cantillo, José Mercado, Roberto Hinojoza, and Jannenson Sarmiento, with Ricardo Márquez spearheading the attack.
On the other hand, Pasto’s coach, Camilo Ayala, opted for a 5-4-1 setup, featuring Diego Martínez in goal; José Bernal, Luis Caicedo, Andrés Alarcón, Joyce Ossa, and Freddy Espinal in defense; a midfield of Juan Manuel Valencia, Felipe Jaramillo, Facundo Boné, and Yoshan Valois; and Jefferson Rivas as the lone forward.
The match was officiated by referee Jairo Mayorga Londoño.
Looking ahead, U. Magdalena is set to face Millonarios in their upcoming match, while Pasto will also visit Millonarios. Currently, U. Magdalena sits in 9th place with 5 points, while Pasto is lower in 15th position with the same point total.
Substitutions for U. Magdalena
70’ 2T – José Mercado was replaced by Jimmy Congo
75’ 2T – Fabián Cantillo came off for Juan José Tello; Ricardo Márquez was substituted for Misael Martínez
88’ 2T – David Murillo left the field for Jhon Lerma
Yellow Cards for U. Magdalena:
16’ 1T Fabián Cantillo (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 9’ 2T Roberto Hinojoza (Repeated fouls), and 29’ 2T Dairon Mosquera (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Red Card for U. Magdalena:
24’ 2T Roberto Hinojoza (Red for second yellow)
Substitutions for Pasto
45’ 2T – Facundo Boné was substituted for Gonzalo Ritacco; Freddy Espinal was replaced by Hervin Goyes; José Bernal came off for Santiago Jiménez
62’ 2T – Luis Caicedo was substituted by John Méndez
63’ 2T – Juan Manuel Valencia was replaced by David Camacho
Yellow Cards for Pasto:
31’ 1T Freddy Espinal (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 3’ 2T Luis Caicedo (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 27’ 2T Santiago Jiménez (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 31’ 2T Andrés Alarcón (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement), and 46’ 2T Hervin Goyes (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement)