In a tense encounter that saw both teams struggling to find the back of the net, Pasto and Bucaramanga played to a 0-0 draw at the Estadio Departamental Libertad. This match was part of the fifth round of the Colombian football league.
The standout player of the match was Geovanni Banguera, the goalkeeper for Pasto, who showcased his skills by successfully saving two critical shots on goal. His counterpart, Aldair Quintana from Bucaramanga, also delivered a commendable performance, ensuring the scoreline remained unchanged.
Under the guidance of coach Jonathan Risueño, Pasto opted for a 4-5-1 formation with Banguera in goal; a defensive line featuring Santiago Jiménez, Fáiner Torijano, Edwin Velasco, and Juan Mateo Garavito; a midfield comprising Joider Micolta, Harrinson Mancilla, Johan Caicedo, Andrey Estupiñán, and Diego Chávez; with Wilson Morelo leading the attack.
On the other hand, Bucaramanga’s strategy, helmed by Leonel Álvarez, mirrored that of their opponents with a 4-5-1 setup, having Aldair Quintana as the last line of defense; Aldair Gutiérrez, Jefferson Mena, José García, and Fredy Hinestroza forming the backline; Felix Charrupí, Leonardo Flores, Jhon Fredy Salazar, Fabián Sambueza, and Kevin Londoño in midfield; and Luciano Pons in the forward position.
The match was officiated by referee Carlos Ortega Jaimes.
Looking ahead to the next fixtures, Pasto will be visiting Llaneros FC, while Bucaramanga will host Tolima. Currently, Pasto leads the table with 10 points, having narrowly edged ahead of Bucaramanga, who stand in second place with 9 points.
Substitutions for Pasto
45’ 2T – Johan Caicedo for Enrique Serje, Harrinson Mancilla for Yeiler Góez, Aldair Gutiérrez for Carlos Romaña
54’ 2T – Diego Chávez for Matías Pisano
61’ 2T – Wilson Morelo for Mayer Gil
74’ 2T – Joider Micolta for Jonathan Perlaza
Yellow Cards for Pasto:
14’ 1T – Andrey Estupiñán (Unsporting behavior), 15’ 1T – Johan Caicedo (Unsporting behavior), 5’ 2T – Diego Chávez (Unsporting behavior), 47’ 2T – Santiago Jiménez (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Bucaramanga
58’ 2T – Kevin Londoño for Juan Mosquera
64’ 2T – Jhon Fredy Salazar for Emerson Batalla
87’ 2T – Fabián Sambueza for Gleyfer Medina
Yellow Cards for Bucaramanga:
9’ 1T – Aldair Gutiérrez (Holding an opponent to prevent progress), 21’ 2T – Fabián Sambueza (Unsporting behavior), 50’ 2T – Jefferson Mena (Unsporting behavior)