In the fourth round of Group B action, the Vinotinto y Oro hosted Santa Fe at the Manuel Murillo Toro Stadium, clinching a narrow 1-0 victory. The match’s decisive moment came in the 48th minute of the second half when Adrián Parra found the back of the net.
After receiving a corner kick from the right, the forward sent a powerful shot from the penalty area that left the opposing goalkeeper with no chance.
Santa Fe nearly equalized in the 57th minute when defender Christian Mafla struck the post, leaving the team frustrated and unable to celebrate.
Adrián Parra emerged as the standout player of the match, finishing with one goal and five shots on target, showcasing his exceptional skill throughout the game.
Another notable performance came from Santa Fe’s goalkeeper, Andrés Mosquera, who made seven crucial saves, keeping his team in the fight until the end.
Lucás González, the coach of Tolima, fielded a 4-5-1 formation with Cristopher Fiermarín in goal; Yhormar Hurtado, Marlon Torres, Anderson Angulo, and Samuel Velásquez in defense; and Juan Pablo Nieto, Sebastián Guzmán, Jersson González, Kevin Pérez, and Mauricio González in midfield, with Adrián Parra leading the attack.
On the other hand, Santa Fe’s Francisco López opted for a 4-3-3 setup, featuring Andrés Mosquera in goal; Elvis Perlaza, Emanuel Olivera, Iván Scarpeta, and Christian Mafla at the back; Jhojan Torres, Yilmar Velásquez, and Ewil Murillo in midfield; and Yeicar Perlaza, Hugo Rodallega, and Omar Fernández up front.
Diego Ulloa Angulo was the appointed referee for this encounter at the Manuel Murillo Toro Stadium.
In the next round, the Vinotinto y Oro will face Bucaramanga away, while Santa Fe will take on Fortaleza FC in an away match.
Substitutions for Tolima
54’ 2T – Samuel Velásquez out, Junior Hernández in
69’ 2T – Mauricio González out for Juan Pablo Torres, Juan Pablo Nieto out for Cristian Trujillo, Sebastián Guzmán out for Brayan Rovira
8’ 1T – Cristopher Fiermarín out for Neto Volpi
Yellow Cards for Tolima:
4’ 1T Mauricio González (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement), 33’ 1T Anderson Angulo (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 40’ 1T Jersson González (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 44’ 1T Marlon Torres (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 2’ 2T Samuel Velásquez (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement), and 49’ 2T Adrián Parra (Removing shirt)
Substitutions for Santa Fe
53’ 2T – Yeicar Perlaza out for Edwar López
78’ 2T – Elvis Perlaza out for Jhon Meléndez
88’ 2T – Yilmar Velásquez out for Daniel Torres and Jhojan Torres out for Alexis Zapata
Yellow Cards for Santa Fe:
3’ 1T Ewil Murillo (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 24’ 1T Elvis Perlaza (Unsportsmanlike conduct), and 3’ 2T Hugo Rodallega (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Send-off for Santa Fe:
30’ 2T Ewil Murillo (Red card for second yellow).