This Sunday, Alianza FC triumphed with a score of 1-0 against the Diablos Rojos in the 9th week of the first division. The decisive goal came in the 71st minute when Carlos Lucumí found the back of the net, securing the win for his team.
Lucumí showcased his aerial threat by heading in a pinpoint pass from Sergio Aponzá, leaving the opposing goalkeeper with no chance.
Earlier in the match, Jhon Murillo came close to scoring with a powerful shot in the 41st minute that struck the post, denying America de Cali an opening goal.
Despite having more chances on goal (15 shots), America de Cali struggled with their accuracy, managing only 4 attempts on target, with 1 hitting the woodwork and 10 going off target.
Lucumí’s performance was pivotal, marking him as the standout player of the match. Aponzá also played a vital role in Alianza’s success.
Alianza’s coach, Hubert Bodhert, implemented a tactical 4-5-1 formation, featuring Juan Chaverra in goal; Yilson Rosales, Pedro Franco, Kevin Moreno, and Kalazán Suárez in defense; Rubén Manjarrés, Jair Castillo, Jesús Muñoz, Wiston Fernández, and Edwin Torres in midfield; and Carlos Lucumí leading the attack.
Conversely, America de Cali’s head coach Gabriel Raimondi opted for a 4-4-2 scheme, with Jorge Soto guarding the net; Yerson Candelo, Andrés Mosquera, Cristian Tovar, and Marcos Mina forming the defensive line; Jhon Murillo, Rafael Carrascal, Éder Balanta, and Dylan Borrero occupying the midfield; and Rodrigo Holgado and Luis Ramos as forwards.
The match was officiated by referee Jhon Ospina Londoño.
In the upcoming fixtures, Alianza will travel to face Bucaramanga, while America de Cali will play at home against Bucaramanga at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero. This upcoming match is particularly significant for the fans as they prepare for the classic vallecaucano, facing their historic rivals.
Upon conclusion of the match, Alianza stands at 12 points, ranked 10th in the league table, while America de Cali remains struggling with only 5 points, sitting in 19th place in the tournament.
Substitutions for Alianza FC
- 65’ 2T – Rubén Manjarrés out for José Muñoz
- 69’ 2T – Jesús Muñoz out for Josy Pérez
- 70’ 2T – Edwin Torres out for Sergio Aponzá
- 83’ 2T – Carlos Lucumí out for Luis Pérez; Wiston Fernández out for Fabián Mosquera
Yellow Cards for Alianza FC:
- 24’ 1T Kalazán Suárez (Unsporting behavior)
- 34’ 1T Jair Castillo (Unsporting behavior)
- 49’ 2T Juan Chaverra (Time-wasting)
Substitutions for America de Cali
- 45’ 2T – Éder Balanta out for Josen Escobar; Dylan Borrero out for Sebastián Navarro
- 51’ 2T – Rodrigo Holgado out for Cristian Barrios
- 62’ 2T – Luis Ramos out for Yojan Garcés
- 74’ 2T – Yerson Candelo out for Mateo Castillo
Yellow Card for America de Cali:
- 44’ 1T Éder Balanta (Unsporting behavior)