The game on Tuesday featuring Alianza FC and Cúcuta concluded with both teams sharing the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
Alianza FC took an early lead when Jesús Muñoz found the net in the 13th minute of the first half, bringing excitement to the home crowd. However, Cúcuta quickly leveled the score with a penalty converted by Leider Berdugo in the 19th minute.
Alianza FC came close to regaining the lead with a powerful strike from Jeison Osorio, but his effort hit the post in the 64th minute of the second half.
Leider Berdugo stood out as the man of the match, being influential for Cúcuta with a goal and three shots on target. Similarly, Jesús Muñoz made his mark for Alianza FC by scoring one goal and attempting five shots on goal.
Under the leadership of Hubert Bodhert, Alianza FC was organized in a 4-5-1 formation with Juan Chaverra as the goalkeeper; Eduard Banguero, Juan Viveros, Pedro Franco, and Jhildrey Lasso making up the defensive line; Jair Castillo, Ever Meza, Felipe Pardo, Lucas Villa, and Jesús Muñoz in midfield; and Francesco Fiorelli leading the attack.
Cúcuta, guided by Richard Páez, opted for a 4-3-3 setup with Juan Ramírez guarding the net; a defensive quartet of Yair Abonia, Diego Calcaterra, Sebastián Rodríguez, and Mauricio Duarte; Kevin Londoño, Victor Mejia, and Leider Berdugo in the midfield; and Eduar Arízalas, Luifer Hernández, and Frank Castañeda up front.
The match was officiated by referee Carlos Márquez Ortega.
Looking ahead, Alianza FC is set to visit Pereira for their next game, while Cúcuta will host Tolima at the General Santander Stadium.
After this encounter, both teams have three points, placing Alianza FC in twentieth position and Cúcuta in nineteenth in the standings.
Substitutions for Alianza FC
45’ 2T – Jeison Osorio came on for Francesco Fiorelli, Charly Villegas replaced Lucas Villa, and Wiston Fernández was substituted by Ever Meza.
63’ 2T – Felipe Pardo was replaced by Yeiner Londoño.
74’ 2T – Jair Castillo was subbed off for Carlos Esparragoza.
Yellow Cards for Alianza FC:
2’ 1T – Ever Meza (Unsporting behavior), 16’ 1T – Jair Castillo (Unsporting behavior), 34’ 2T – Wiston Fernández (Unsporting behavior), and 51’ 2T – Pedro Franco (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for Cúcuta
58’ 2T – Agustín Cano came on for Eduar Arízalas and Hassler Beltran replaced Frank Castañeda.
68’ 2T – Luifer Hernández was substituted by Breiner Rodríguez.
75’ 2T – Leider Berdugo was replaced by Sebastián Támara.
76’ 2T – Yair Abonia came off for Brayan Montaño.
Yellow Cards for Cúcuta:
32’ 1T – Mauricio Duarte (Unsporting behavior), 42’ 1T – Diego Calcaterra (Unsporting behavior), 44’ 1T – Yair Abonia (Unsporting behavior), 7’ 2T – Eduar Arízalas (Unsporting behavior), 14’ 2T – Kevin Londoño (Unsporting behavior), and 46’ 2T – Breiner Rodríguez (Unsporting behavior).