In the sixth round of the Colombian league, Ítalo Montaño Cortés demonstrated stellar form, scoring twice to lead Boyacá Chicó to a convincing 5-0 victory against Jaguares. Montaño Cortés found the back of the net in the 5th minute of the first half and again in the 57th minute. Other goals were scored by Jairo Molina in the 8th minute, Arlen Banguero in the 48th minute, and Nicolás Valencia in the 79th minute, sealing a comprehensive win for the home side.
The match started off energetically when Jairo Molina lifted the spirits of the Ajedrezados supporters with an early goal in the 8th minute, capitalizing on a well-placed cross from Jeison Mena, beating goalkeeper Diego Martínez Marín.
Ítalo Montaño Cortés was undoubtedly the standout player, contributing not only two goals but also showing eagerness to attack, making a couple of attempts at goal. Nicolás Valencia also shone, scoring once and attempting two shots throughout the match.
Chicó’s coach, Flabio Torres, employed a 4-5-1 formation with Rogério Caicedo as the goalkeeper, and a defensive line comprising Oscar Caicedo, Arlen Banguero, Juan Palma, and Juan Quiceno. The midfield was manned by Juan Díaz, Yesus Cabrera, Ítalo Montaño Cortés, Jeison Mena, and Yaliston Martínez, with Jairo Molina leading the attack.
On the other side, coach Alexis Márquez set up Jaguares in a 4-5-1 formation, with Diego Martínez in goal; defenders Jhon Altamiranda, Carlos Mosquera, Carlos Henao, and Mauricio Castaño; a midfield trio of Johan Hinestroza, Royscer Colpa, Duván Rodríguez, Jhonier Viveros, and Kahiser Lenis; and Andrés Rentería as the lone striker.
The match referee, Héctor Rivera González, officiated the contest at Estadio la Independencia.
Looking ahead, Boyacá Chicó is set to face Fortaleza FC away in the next fixture, while Jaguares will visit Atlético Nacional. This impressive win leaves Boyacá Chicó with a total of 4 points, sitting in 17th place, while Jaguares now has 7 points and is positioned 13th in the league table.
Substitutions for Boyacá Chicó
63’ 2T – Yaliston Martínez substituted by Delio Ramírez
77’ 2T – Yesus Cabrera substituted by Julián Castillo
78’ 2T – Juan Palma substituted by Andrés Aedo and Royscer Colpa substituted by Cristian Álvarez
84’ 2T – Ítalo Montaño Cortés substituted by Mateo Gómez
89’ 2T – Juan Quiceno substituted by Faiber Arroyo
Yellow Cards for Boyacá Chicó:
43’ 1T Jairo Molina (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Red Cards for Boyacá Chicó:
28’ 2T Jairo Molina (Second yellow card)
Substitutions for Jaguares
45’ 2T – Jhonier Viveros substituted by Jader Maza, Johan Hinestroza substituted by Bladimir Angulo, and Duván Rodríguez substituted by Wilfrido de la Rosa
62’ 2T – Mauricio Castaño substituted by Darwin López and Jeison Mena substituted by Nicolás Valencia
Yellow Cards for Jaguares:
30’ 1T Royscer Colpa (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 47’ 1T Andrés Rentería (Insulting or protesting against the referee), 2’ 2T Wilfrido de la Rosa (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 36’ 2T Jhon Altamiranda (Unsportsmanlike conduct) and 38’ 2T Carlos Henao (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Red Cards for Jaguares:
34’ 1T Kahiser Lenis (Direct red card)