In a match that offered little in terms of excitement, Millonarios and Independiente Medellín settled for a scoreless draw during the fourth round of the Colombian league at El Campín Stadium.
Independiente Medellín’s forward, John Montaño, came close to altering the outcome, hitting the woodwork twice and unable to find the back of the net.
Diego Novoa stood out as the star player of the match, demonstrating his skills as he made seven crucial saves to keep a clean sheet for Millonarios.
Another key player for Medellín was the midfielder Francisco Chaverra, who made five attempts to score against the opposition.
John Montaño showcased his dribbling skills, humiliating his marker with a dazzling nutmeg in the 71st minute of the second half.
Millonarios’ coach, Carlos Giraldo, opted for a 4-5-1 formation with Diego Novoa as goalkeeper; Samuel Martín, Andrés Llinás, Jorge Arias, and Sebastián Valencia in defense; Dewar Victoria, Rodrigo Ureña, Leonardo Castro, Julian Ángulo, and Álex Castro in midfield; and Rodrigo Contreras leading the attack.
On the other side, Alejandro Restrepo’s Medellín set up in a 3-4-3 formation with Salvador Ichazo in goal; Leyser Chaverra, Kevin Mantilla, and José Ortiz forming the defense; Esneyder Mena, Halam Loboa, Didier Moreno, and Francisco Chaverra in midfield; and Francisco Fydriszewski, Leider Berrío, and Yony González upfront.
The match was officiated by referee Carlos Márquez Ortega.
Looking ahead, Millonarios will visit Deportivo Cali in the next fixture, while Independiente Medellín will take on Internacional de Bogotá at home. The Azules are preparing for the Clásico Añejo, a passionate encounter with their historical rivals.
This result leaves Millonarios with just one point, placing them in the eighteen position, while Independiente Medellín stays with two points, positioned seventeenth in the tournament.
Substitutions for Millonarios
46’ 2T – Dewar Victoria off for Sebastian del Castillo
58’ 2T – Andrés Llinás off for Sergio Mosquera and Leonardo Castro off for Radamel Falcao
77’ 2T – Julian Ángulo off for Beckham Castro
90’ 2T – Álex Castro off for Stiven Vega
Yellow Cards for Millonarios:
47’ 1T Dewar Victoria (Unsporting behavior), 3’ 2T Leonardo Castro (Unsporting behavior), 14’ 2T Sebastian del Castillo (Unsporting behavior), 45’ 2T Jorge Arias (Insulting or disapproving the referee), and 46’ 2T Rodrigo Contreras (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Independiente Medellín
45’ 2T – Yony González off for John Montaño
91’ 2T – Leider Berrío off for Enzo Larrosa
Yellow Cards for Independiente Medellín:
37’ 1T Yony González (Unsporting behavior), 39’ 1T Leider Berrío (Unsporting behavior), and 32’ 2T Francisco Chaverra (Unsporting behavior)