Llaneros FC faced Bucaramanga in a gripping encounter on Saturday, finishing with a score of 1-1 in the second matchday of the tournament.
The game saw Bucaramanga take the lead at the 32nd minute with a goal from Carlos Cortés. However, the hosts quickly responded, and Luciano Pons found the equalizer just before halftime at the 42nd minute.
Luciano Pons emerged as the star of the match, demonstrating his prowess by scoring once and attempting four shots on goal.
Goalkeeper Miguel Ortega was another standout, showcasing his skills by saving five attempts from Bucaramanga.
Manager José Luis García set up Llaneros FC in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Miguel Ortega in goal; a defense line consisting of Léider Riascos, Howell Mena, Francisco Meza, and Jimmy Medranda; a midfield comprising Eyder Restrepo, Marlon Sierra, and Kelvin Osorio; and an attacking trio of Daniel Mantilla, Carlos Cortés, and Jhon Vásquez.
On the opposing side, Leonel Álvarez deployed Bucaramanga in a 4-5-1 setup, with Aldair Quintana as the goalkeeper; a defense with Aldair Gutiérrez, Jefferson Mena, Martín Rea, and Fredy Hinestroza; a midfield featuring Aldair Zárate, Felix Charrupí, Faber Gil Mosquera, Fabián Sambueza, and Kevin Londoño; and Luciano Pons leading the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Andrés Rojas Noguera at the Bello Horizonte Stadium.
In their upcoming fixtures, Llaneros FC will visit Fortaleza FC, while Bucaramanga will meet their historic rival, Cúcuta, in the eagerly awaited classic of Eastern Colombia.
This draw leaves both teams with 4 points in the standings, placing the hosts second and the visitors in third.
Substitutions for Llaneros FC
59’ 2T – Eyder Restrepo replaced by Juan José Ramírez
68’ 2T – Jhon Vásquez off for Kevin Caicedo
77’ 2T – Carlos Cortés replaced by Jhonier Blanco, Léider Riascos by Alejandro Moralez, and Marlon Sierra by Edwin Laszo
Yellow Cards for Llaneros FC:
33’ 1T Carlos Cortés (Unsporting Behavior), 13’ 2T Eyder Restrepo (Unsporting Behavior), 39’ 2T Daniel Mantilla (Unsporting Behavior), and 48’ 2T Francisco Meza (Unsporting Behavior)
Substitutions for Bucaramanga
27’ 1T – Faber Gil Mosquera replaced by Juan Mosquera
61’ 2T – Kevin Londoño out for Jhon Fredy Salazar, Aldair Zárate for Leonardo Flores
78’ 2T – Aldair Gutiérrez off for Carlos Romaña, Fabián Sambueza for Brandon Caicedo
Yellow Card for Bucaramanga:
46’ 1T Aldair Gutiérrez (Unsporting Behavior)