In a captivating match held on Friday, Internacional de Bogotá overturned an early deficit to clinch a 2-1 win against Cúcuta in the second round of the Colombian league. The game began with Cúcuta taking the lead as Luifer Hernández scored a goal in the 18th minute of the first half. However, the Capitalinos responded quickly with Dereck Moncada equalizing just after halftime (47’) and Facundo Boné sealing the comeback with a well-executed goal in the 49th minute.
Internacional de Bogotá had a close chance to equalize before halftime when defender Ronaldo Julio hit the post in the 47th minute. Despite that, the home team demonstrated resilience and composure in the second half.
Facundo Boné was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, contributing significantly by scoring one goal and attempting three shots on target. Another key player for the hosts was Dereck Moncada, who also found the net and had two shots aimed at the opposition’s goal.
Under the guidance of coach Ricardo Valiño, Internacional de Bogotá fielded a 4-5-1 formation featuring Wuilker Faríñez as goalkeeper, supported by Ronaldo Julio, Carlos Vivas, Agustín Irazoque, and Kalazán Suárez in defense. The midfield comprised Larry Vásquez, Rubén Manjarrés, Dereck Moncada, Facundo Boné, and Kevin Parra, while Fabricio Sanguinetti led the attack.
On the other hand, Cúcuta, managed by Nelson Flórez, employed a 4-3-3 setup with Federico Abadía as the goalkeeper. The defensive line included Sebastián Rodríguez, Jhon Quiñónes, Brayan Montaño, and Mauricio Duarte, while the midfield was composed of Sebastián Támara, Santiago Orozco, and Leider Berdugo. The attacking trio consisted of Luifer Hernández, Jonathan Agudelo, and Eduar Arízalas.
The match took place at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo, officiated by referee Alejandro Moncada Sánchez.
Looking ahead, Internacional de Bogotá will face Jaguares in their next championship match, while Cúcuta will host Bucaramanga in what promises to be an exciting clash, as they meet their long-time rivals in the anticipated eastern Colombian classic.
This victory places Internacional de Bogotá in the tenth position on the table with 3 points, while Cúcuta remains at the bottom in the seventeenth position without any points to their name.
Substitutions for Internacional de Bogotá
45’ 2T – Rubén Manjarrés out for Dannovi Quiñones; Mauricio Duarte out for Armando Ballesteros.
58’ 2T – Ronaldo Julio out for Daniel Rodas.
62’ 2T – Fabricio Sanguinetti out for Juan Valencia.
Yellow Cards for Internacional de Bogotá:
34’ 1T – Ronaldo Julio (Unsporting behavior), 40’ 1T – Dereck Moncada (Unsporting behavior), 12’ 2T – Carlos Vivas (Unsporting behavior), 29’ 2T – Daniel Rodas (Unsporting behavior), 43’ 2T – Facundo Boné (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Cúcuta
61’ 2T – Sebastián Támara out for Agustín Cano; Leider Berdugo out for Juan Ceballos.
70’ 2T – Santiago Orozco out for Victor Mejia; Dereck Moncada out for Johan Caballero.
80’ 2T – Luifer Hernández out for Jhon Valencia.
Yellow Card for Cúcuta:
36’ 2T – Brayan Montaño (Unsporting behavior).