The match concluded with Junior claiming all three points in the first division final. José Enamorado changed the game’s trajectory with a decisive goal in the 17th minute, leading Junior to a well-deserved victory.
Samuel Velásquez of Tolima came agonizingly close to leveling the score when his shot struck the post in the 60th minute, leaving them still trailing.
Despite Tolima’s 35 attempts on goal, the team couldn’t find the back of the net, leaving them empty-handed in the match.
José Enamorado was undoubtedly the standout player of the match for Junior, contributing with his important goal. Additionally, Didier Moreno played a crucial role in the midfield.
Tolima’s head coach, Lucas González, opted for a 4-5-1 formation with Cristopher Fiermarín in goal; Yhormar Hurtado, Marlon Torres, Anderson Angulo, and Samuel Velásquez comprising the defense; while Brayan Rovira, Juan Pablo Nieto, Jersson González, Kevin Pérez, and Mauricio González formed the midfield; and Adrián Parra led the attack.
Meanwhile, under the guidance of Alfredo Arias, Junior also lined up in a 4-5-1 setup with Mauro Silveira defending the net; Jhomier Guerrero, Jermein Peña, Lucas Monzón, and Yeison Suárez as the back four; Didier Moreno, Jesús Rivas, José Enamorado, Yimmi Chará, and Bryan Castrillón in midfield; and Guillermo Paiva upfront.
The referee for the encounter was Andrés Rojas Noguera.
With this victory, the Tiburón reaped the rewards of their excellent performance throughout the first division, winning both matches against Tolima to lift the championship trophy.
Substitutions for Tolima
54’ 2T – Juan Pablo Nieto substituted for Juan Pablo Torres
63’ 2T – Kevin Pérez out for Gonzalo Lencina and Jesús Rivas for Carlos Esparragoza
73’ 2T – Brayan Rovira replaced by Jader Quiñónes and Jersson González out for Yoimar Moreno
Yellow cards for Tolima:
43’ 1T – Brayan Rovira (arguing with an opponent), 44’ 1T – Marlon Torres (unsporting behavior), 7’ 2T – Samuel Velásquez (holding an opponent to prevent him from advancing) and 28’ 2T – Jader Quiñónes (unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Junior
45’ 2T – Bryan Castrillón off for Guillermo Celis
64’ 2T – José Enamorado substituted for Teófilo Gutiérrez
65’ 2T – Jhomier Guerrero replaced by Edwin Herrera
72’ 2T – Yimmi Chará off for Javier Báez
Yellow cards for Junior:
30’ 2T – Teófilo Gutiérrez (unsporting behavior) and 36’ 2T – Steven Rodríguez (insulting or disapproving the referee)
Red card for Junior:
41’ 1T – Guillermo Paiva (direct red)