In the fifth round of the Colombian league, the Young Team from Antioquia celebrated a thrilling victory against the Rojinegros. Although they started behind in the score, Juan Niño’s team showed remarkable determination to fight back, ultimately claiming victory with a brilliant double from Jorge Rivaldo (32’ 1T and 4’ 2T), alongside a goal from Jorge Obregón (2’ 2T). For Cúcuta, goals came from Luifer Hernández (12’ 1T) and Lucas Ríos (31’ 1T).
Rivaldo electrified the stadium with his performance, scoring his first goal in the 32nd minute of the match. Assisted by Bryan Urueña, the forward deftly headed the ball into the left corner of the net, leaving the goalkeeper with no chance.
Jorge Rivaldo was unquestionably the star of the match. The Águilas Doradas forward scored two goals and had six attempts on the opponent’s goal.
Luifer Hernández also played a key role for Cúcuta, scoring one goal and firing four shots at the opposition’s net.
Águilas Doradas’ head coach, Juan Niño, implemented a 4-5-1 formation with Iván Arboleda in goal; Dylan Lozano, Diego Hernández, Hernán López, and Javier Mena forming the defense; Juan Camilo Roa, Frank Lozano, Bryan Urueña, Juan Ávalo, and Fabián Charales in midfield; and Jorge Rivaldo leading the attack.
On the other side, Braynner García’s Cúcuta set up in a 4-3-3 formation with Federico Abadía in goal; Yair Abonia, Diego Calcaterra, Jhon Quiñónes, and Mauricio Duarte in defense; Leider Berdugo, Victor Mejia, and Lucas Ríos in the midfield; and Luifer Hernández, Jonathan Agudelo, and Eduar Arízalas up front.
Referee Carlos Betancur Gutiérrez officiated the match.
Looking ahead to the next round, the Young Team from Antioquia will travel to face Millonarios, while the Rojinegros will host Independiente Medellín at the General Santander stadium.
With the win, the local team now has a total of 8 points, sitting in fifth place on the league table, while Cúcuta remains with 2 points and is in fifteenth place.
Substitutions for Águilas Doradas Rionegro
36’ 1T – Juan Ávalo was replaced by Jean Pineda; Juan Camilo Roa was replaced by Jorge Obregón. 63’ 2T – Javier Mena was replaced by Andrés Álvarez. 67’ 2T – Jorge Rivaldo was replaced by Cristian Caicedo; Fabián Charales was replaced by Nicolás Lara.
Cautions for Águilas Doradas Rionegro:
37’ 1T – Hernán López (Unsportsmanlike behavior); 48’ 2T – Iván Arboleda (Delay of game).
Substitutions for Cúcuta
45’ 2T – Leider Berdugo was replaced by Kevin Londoño. 57’ 2T – Lucas Ríos was replaced by Frank Castañeda. 74’ 2T – Luifer Hernández was replaced by Leison Ochoa. 90’ 2T – Eduar Arízalas was replaced by Juan Ramírez.
Cautions for Cúcuta:
49’ 1T – Federico Abadía (Insulting or disapproving the referee); 3’ 2T – Diego Calcaterra (Unsportsmanlike behavior).
Red Card for Cúcuta:
44’ 2T – Federico Abadía (Direct red).