In a thrilling encounter for the first round of the Colombian league, Pasto emerged victorious with a close 1-0 win over Independiente Medellín. The only goal of the match was scored by Andrey Estupiñán, who found the back of the net with a penalty kick just six minutes into the second half.
Despite their efforts, Independiente Medellín was unable to clinch a win on the road. The visitors attempted a total of 15 shots, with 8 on target and 7 off target, yet failed to convert any chances into goals.
Andrey Estupiñán was undoubtedly the standout player, contributing not only his goal but also attempting a couple of shots towards the net in the match. On the other side, Geovanni Banguera, the Pasto goalkeeper, played a crucial role by making four significant saves.
The head coach of Pasto, Jonathan Risueño, deployed a 4-5-1 formation featuring Geovanni Banguera in goal; Juan Mateo Garavito, Fáiner Torijano, Nicolás Gil, and Edwin Velasco in defense; Harrinson Mancilla, Johan Caicedo, Joider Micolta, Diego Chávez, and Andrey Estupiñán in midfield; and Santiago Córdoba leading the attack.
Independiente Medellín, under coach Alejandro Restrepo, also opted for a 4-5-1 formation with Salvador Ichazo guarding the net; Leyser Chaverra, Kevin Mantilla, José Ortiz, and Daniel Londoño in defense; Halam Loboa, Alexis Serna, Esneyder Mena, Leider Berrío, and Francisco Chaverra in midfield; and Francisco Fydriszewski on the front line.
The match, held at the Estadio Departamental Libertad, was officiated by Sebastián Toro Gomez. Following this fixture, Pasto will face Águilas Doradas Rionegro in the next round, while Independiente Medellín will visit Deportivo Cali.
With this victory, Pasto accumulates 3 points and currently sits in sixth place in the league standings. Conversely, Independiente Medellín remains without points and occupies the seventeenth position in the tournament.
Substitutions for Pasto
72’ 2T – Andrey Estupiñán was substituted for Wilson Morelo.
89’ 2T – Joider Micolta left the field for Hervin Goyes.
Cautions for Pasto:
28’ 1T Diego Chávez (Unsporting behavior), 29’ 2T Jonathan Perlaza (Holding an opponent to stop their progress), 42’ 2T Joider Micolta (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Independiente Medellín
60’ 2T – Leyser Chaverra out for Didier Moreno, Alexis Serna for Yony González, Santiago Córdoba for Enrique Serje, and Diego Chávez for Jonathan Perlaza.
66’ 2T – Francisco Chaverra was substituted for John Montaño.
84’ 2T – Leider Berrío left the pitch for Enzo Larrosa and Daniel Londoño for Gerónimo Mancilla.
Cautions for Independiente Medellín:
10’ 1T Leider Berrío (Unsporting behavior), 35’ 1T José Ortiz (Unsporting behavior), and 3’ 2T Francisco Fydriszewski (Insulting or disapproving the referee).