The match held on Sunday between Cardenal and the Young Team from Antioquia concluded with a draw, as both teams found the net once.
Águilas Doradas Rionegro kicked off strongly, taking the lead with a goal from Fabián Charales in the 17th minute. However, Santa Fe responded shortly after the break, equalizing thanks to a goal from Christian Mafla just four minutes into the second half.
Fabián Charales delighted his team’s fans with an impressive finish when he struck a powerful shot into the right corner of the net after seizing the ball in the box following a throw-in taken by Andrés Ricaurte.
Christian Mafla emerged as the standout player of the match, not only scoring the equalizer but also clearing three dangerous balls from his defensive area.
Equally crucial was Iván Arboleda, the goalkeeper for Águilas Doradas Rionegro, who made seven vital saves to keep his team in contention.
Santa Fe’s coach, Pablo Repetto, opted for a 4-2-4 formation with Andrés Mosquera as the goalkeeper; Helibelton Palacios, Emanuel Olivera, Iván Scarpeta, and Christian Mafla in defense; Kilian Toscano and Jhojan Torres in midfield; and Luis Palacios, Alexis Zapata, Edwin Mosquera, and Nahuel Bustos leading the attack.
On the other side, Juan Niño deployed a 4-3-3 formation with Iván Arboleda in goal; Dylan Lozano, Diego Hernández, Hernán López, and Javier Mena forming the back line; Juan Camilo Roa, Frank Lozano, and Andrés Ricaurte coordinating the midfield; and Fabián Charales, Jorge Obregón, and Bryan Urueña as the forwards.
The referee Jonathan Ortiz Tonguino officiated the match.
Looking ahead to the next fixtures, Santa Fe will visit Once Caldas, while Águilas Doradas Rionegro will face Pasto at home in an upcoming game at a venue to be confirmed.
After the match, both teams ended with 1 point, with Santa Fe positioned tenth and Águilas Doradas Rionegro sitting in ninth place on the league table.
Substitutions by Santa Fe
63′ 2H – Nahuel Bustos out for Hugo Rodallega, Alexis Zapata out for Franco Fagúndez.
76′ 2H – Luis Palacios out for Yeicar Perlaza, Edwin Mosquera out for Omar Fernández.
Yellow Cards for Santa Fe:
37′ 1H Iván Scarpeta (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 33′ 2H Víctor Moreno (Dissent towards an opponent).
Substitutions by Águilas Doradas Rionegro
45′ 2H – Andrés Ricaurte out for Jean Pineda, Iván Scarpeta out for Víctor Moreno.
53′ 2H – Fabián Charales out for Royner Benítez.
64′ 2H – Bryan Urueña out for Andrés Álvarez.
72′ 2H – Jorge Obregón out for Jorge Rivaldo.
Yellow Cards for Águilas Doradas Rionegro:
33′ 2H Jean Pineda (Dissent towards an opponent), 39′ 2H Iván Arboleda (Delaying the game).