In the eighth matchday of the season, Once Caldas triumphed over Fortaleza FC with a score of 4-2. The game took place on Saturday at the Palogrande Stadium, where Jefry Zapata opened the scoring for the home team in the 10th minute. Dayro Moreno made his mark early in the second half, scoring his first goal just after kick-off and later adding another in the 30th minute. Déinner Quiñónes rounded off the scoring for Once Caldas with a goal in the 40th minute of the second half. For Fortaleza FC, Andrés Amaya found the back of the net in the 17th minute, and Andrés Arroyo converted a penalty in the 12th minute of the second half.
Dayro Moreno was undoubtedly the standout player of the match, showcasing his skills with two goals and four attempts on target. Alongside him, Déinner Quiñónes also contributed significantly by scoring once.
Once Caldas’ head coach, Hernán Herrera, implemented a 4-3-3 formation featuring Felipe Parra in goal; Juan David Cuesta, Juan Castaño, Jorge Cardona, and Kevin Tamayo in defense; Robert Mejía, Luis Sánchez, and Iván Rojas in midfield; and a forward line made up of Jefry Zapata, Dayro Moreno, and Michael Barrios.
For Fortaleza FC, managed by Sebastián Oliveros, the team also lined up in a 4-3-3 system with Cristian Santander guarding the net; Joan Cajares, Yesid Díaz, Harold Balanta, and Miguel Ángel Pernía in defense; Leonardo Pico, Andrés Arroyo, and Kevin Balanta in midfield; and Andrés Amaya, Teun Wilke, and Richardson Rivas up front.
The referee for the match was Javier Villa Zapata.
Following this match, Once Caldas will face Boyacá Chicó in their next game, while Fortaleza FC is set to host Jaguares.
As the match concluded, Once Caldas secured 13 points, placing them third in the standings, whereas Fortaleza FC remains at 10 points, sitting in eleventh place in the tournament.
Substitutions for Once Caldas
45’ 2T – Robert Mejía was replaced by Jader Quiñónes
60’ 2T – Michael Barrios was substituted for Felipe Gomez
79’ 2T – Luis Sánchez was replaced by Tomás García, and Jefry Zapata exited for Déinner Quiñónes
88’ 2T – Dayro Moreno was substituted off for Andrés Roa
Yellow Cards for Once Caldas:
27’ 1T – Jorge Cardona (Unsporting behavior)
35’ 1T – Robert Mejía (Unsporting behavior)
6’ 2T – Jader Quiñónes (Unsporting behavior)
10’ 2T – Michael Barrios (Unsporting behavior)
14’ 2T – Juan Castaño (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Fortaleza FC
67’ 2T – Andrés Amaya was replaced by Sebastián Navarro, Kevin Balanta was substituted for David Ramírez, and Richardson Rivas exited for Jhon Velásquez
81’ 2T – Yesid Díaz was replaced by Cristian Orozco
9’ 1T – Miguel Ángel Pernía was substituted out for Santiago Cuero
Yellow Card for Fortaleza FC:
19’ 1T – Andrés Arroyo (Unsporting behavior)