This Wednesday, the Matecaña Fury achieved a vital three points by defeating Millonarios 3-2 in a match for the 15th round of the first division. Despite conceding two goals, first from Leonardo Castro (11’ 1T) and later from Santiago Giordana (48’ 2T), Pereira managed to turn the game around with goals from Yesus Cabrera (26’ 1T, penalty), Gustavo Torres (46’ 1T), and Darwin Quintero (29’ 2T), celebrating their success in this intense clash.
At the stroke of halftime, Gustavo Torres uplifted the spirits of the Matecaña Fury with a remarkable shot from the semi-circle after receiving an assist from Edwin Velasco, leaving no chance for the Millonarios goalkeeper.
Jhon Largacha had a chance to widen the lead but was denied by the post in the 58th minute of the second half.
Darwin Quintero emerged as the standout player of the match, scoring one goal and taking two shots on target, displaying his high level of performance.
Goalkeeper Salvador Ichazo also shone, making six important saves to keep his team in the game.
Pereira’s coach, Rafael Dudamel, lined up his squad in a 4-3-3 formation with Salvador Ichazo in goal; a defensive line of Jordy Monroy, Juan Quintero, Santiago Aguilar, and Edwin Velasco; midfielders Víctor Mejía, Kelvin Osorio, and Yesus Cabrera; and an attacking trio of Jhon Largacha, Darwin Quintero, and Gustavo Torres.
On the other side, Millonarios, managed by Hernán Torres, opted for a similar 4-3-3 formation, with Diego Novoa in goal, a defense made up of Helibelton Palacios, Jorge Arias, Alex Moreno, and Danovis Banguero; midfielders Nicolás Árevalo, Stiven Vega, and Dewar Victoria; and forwards Beckham Castro, Leonardo Castro, and Álex Castro.
The match referee was Luis Matorel Martínez, who handled the proceedings at the Hernán Ramírez Villegas Stadium.
Looking ahead, Pereira will take on Junior in their next outing, while Millonarios will host Bucaramanga. Following this result, Pereira now holds 18 points and sits in 12th place, while Millonarios has amassed 17 points, placing them at 15th in the standings.
Substitutions for Pereira
70’ 2T – Jordy Monroy off for Walmer Pacheco; Kelvin Osorio off for Jorge Bermúdez.
84’ 2T – Darwin Quintero off for Omar Albornoz.
89’ 2T – Yesus Cabrera off for Sebastián Acosta; Jhon Largacha off for Adrián Estacio.
Yellow Cards for Pereira
36’ 1T – Kelvin Osorio (unsporting behavior); 23’ 2T – Gustavo Torres (unsporting behavior); 47’ 2T – Jorge Bermúdez (unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Millonarios
45’ 2T – Dewar Victoria off for Jorge Hurtado.
65’ 2T – Beckham Castro off for Edwin Mosquera.
72’ 2T – Leonardo Castro off for Santiago Giordana; Nicolás Árevalo off for David Mackalister.
77’ 2T – Álex Castro off for Cristian Cañozales.
Yellow Cards for Millonarios
15’ 1T – Dewar Victoria (unsporting behavior); 20’ 1T – Danovis Banguero (unsporting behavior); 25’ 1T – Alex Moreno (unsporting behavior); 28’ 2T – Jorge Hurtado (unsporting behavior); 33’ 2T – Helibelton Palacios (unsporting behavior).