In a nail-biting matchup during the 14th round of the first division, U. Magdalena triumphed over visitors Águilas Doradas Rionegro with a close score of 3-2. The team led by Carlos Silva found themselves in some tough spots, yet managed to clinch a positive outcome thanks to goals from Freddy Molina (35’ 1T), Ricardo Márquez (4’ 2T, penalty), and Jannenson Sarmiento (30’ 2T, free kick). Águilas Doradas Rionegro briefly led the match with goals from Matías Ramírez (4’ 1T) and Wilson Morelo (11’ 1T).
U. Magdalena had their moments of bad luck, with Ricardo Márquez striking the woodwork twice during the game.
Jannenson Sarmiento stood out as the player of the match, scoring one goal and attempting two shots on target. Matías Ramírez also shone brightly for Águilas Doradas Rionegro, netting one goal.
Head coach Carlos Silva implemented a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Joaquín Mattalía in goal, supported by a defensive line of Freddy Molina, Héctor Urrego, Nicolás Ramos, and Dairon Mosquera. The midfield consisted of José Mercado, Jhon Lerma, Roberto Hinojoza, Fabián Cantillo, and Joel Contreras, with Ricardo Márquez as the lone striker.
On the other hand, Jonathan Risueño’s squad adopted a 4-4-2 formation, with Wuilker Faríñez guarding the net, and a defense comprised of Mateo Puerta, Diego Hernández, Hernán López, and Nicolás Lara. In midfield, they had Johan Caballero, Harrinson Mancilla, Frank Lozano, and Matías Ramírez, while Wilson Morelo and Yony González led the attack.
The match was officiated by Jhon Ospina Londoño at the Sierra Nevada Stadium.
Looking ahead, U. Magdalena will travel to face Bucaramanga in their next fixture. Meanwhile, Águilas Doradas Rionegro will host Independiente Medellín.
With this victory, U. Magdalena amasses 15 points, placing them 13th in the league standings, while Águilas Doradas Rionegro occupies the 15th position with a total of 14 points.
Substitutions for U. Magdalena
45’ 2T – Nicolás Ramos was replaced by David Murillo
60’ 2T – Joel Contreras for Jannenson Sarmiento and Jhon Lerma for Jesús Peñaloza
66’ 2T – Roberto Hinojoza for Edgar Lastre
84’ 2T – Ricardo Márquez for Royscer Colpa
Yellow Cards for U. Magdalena
8’ 1T – Freddy Molina (Holding the opponent to prevent advancement)
20’ 1T – Jhon Lerma (Unsportsmanlike behavior)
59’ 2T – José Mercado (Unsportsmanlike behavior)
Red Cards for U. Magdalena
8’ 2T – Freddy Molina (Second yellow card)
24’ 2T – Fabián Cantillo (Direct red)
Substitutions for Águilas Doradas Rionegro
55’ 2T – Harrinson Mancilla for Jean Pineda, Matías Ramírez for Fabián Charales, and Johan Caballero for Dylan Lozano
71’ 2T – Frank Lozano for Jorge Obregón and Mateo Puerta for Juan Palacio
Yellow Cards for Águilas Doradas Rionegro
13’ 1T – Harrinson Mancilla (Unsportsmanlike behavior)
34’ 1T – Mateo Puerta (Unsportsmanlike behavior)
27’ 2T – Nicolás Lara (Unsportsmanlike behavior)
61’ 2T – Fabián Charales (Unsportsmanlike behavior)