The highly anticipated clash between Cúcuta and Bucaramanga concluded with a thrilling 2-2 draw, corresponding to matchday 3 of the tournament. The scoring was opened by Luciano Pons for Bucaramanga at the 28th minute. However, Cúcuta’s Jaime Peralta quickly took the spotlight by scoring two goals, with strikes at the 35th minute in the first half and at the 19th minute of the second half, flipping the scoreboard in favor of Cúcuta. The match was ultimately leveled by Kevin Londoño, who found the net in the 70th minute, wrapping up a well-fought contest.
Jaime Peralta’s performance was nothing short of spectacular, earning him the ‘Man of the Match’ honor. The Cúcuta forward showcased his prowess, firing off a total of four shots on goal, with two finding the back of the net.
Kevin Londoño of Bucaramanga also made a significant impact, contributing one goal and taking two shots at the Cúcuta goal.
In terms of formations, Cúcuta’s coach, Nelson Flórez, opted for a 4-3-3 setup, featuring Federico Abadía between the posts; a defensive line of Sebastián Rodríguez, Jhon Quiñónes, Brayan Montaño, and Mauricio Duarte; with Leider Berdugo, Victor Mejia, and Santiago Orozco in midfield; and a forward line consisting of Luifer Hernández, Jaime Peralta, and Eduar Arízalas.
On the other hand, Bucaramanga, managed by Leonel Álvarez, lined up in a 4-5-1 formation, with Aldair Quintana in goal; Aldair Gutiérrez, Martín Rea, Jefferson Mena, and Fredy Hinestroza in defense; a midfield consisting of Aldair Zárate, Felix Charrupí, Jhon Fredy Salazar, Fabián Sambueza, and Juan Mosquera; and Luciano Pons leading the attack.
The match was officiated by referee Luis Delgado Hurtado at the General Santander Stadium.
Looking ahead, Cúcuta will host Fortaleza FC in their next game, while Bucaramanga will take on Alianza FC. Currently, Cúcuta sits in 15th place with one point, whereas Bucaramanga stands fourth with five points.
Substitutions for Cúcuta
61’ 2T – Luifer Hernández was replaced by Diego Calcaterra
78’ 2T – Victor Mejia was substituted by Sebastián Támara, and Jaime Peralta exited for Jonathan Agudelo
85’ 2T – Leider Berdugo was replaced by Juan Ceballos, and Eduar Arízalas substituted Jhon Valencia.
Cautions for Cúcuta:
16’ 2T – Santiago Orozco (Unsporting Behavior), 26’ 2T – Jonathan Agudelo, and 40’ 2T – Leider Berdugo (Unsporting Behavior)
Substitutions for Bucaramanga
58’ 2T – Juan Mosquera was substituted by Emerson Batalla, and Jhon Fredy Salazar was replaced by Kevin Londoño
63’ 2T – Aldair Zárate exited for Leonardo Flores
86’ 2T – Felix Charrupí was substituted by Brandon Caicedo.
Cautions for Bucaramanga:
2’ 2T – Jefferson Mena (Unsporting Behavior), 25’ 2T – Kevin Londoño, and 36’ 2T – Fredy Hinestroza (Holding an opponent to prevent advancement)