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Thrilling Draw in Medellín: Independiente Medellín and Deportes Tolima Tie in a Hard-Fought Match
In a vibrant encounter held at the Estadio Atanasio Girardot in Medellín, Independiente Medellín and Deportes Tolima drew. The match, corresponding to the fifth matchday of the Apertura Quadrangular of the Colombian Primera A, was marked by intensity and numerous cautions.
Independiente Medellín took the lead in the 18th minute thanks to a goal by L. Berrio, assisted by B. Leon. However, Deportes Tolima managed to equalize in the 70th minute with a goal by G. Lencina. The match was decided in the final moments, when J. Arizala scored for Independiente Medellín in the 90th minute, assisted by D. Moreno, sealing the final draw.
The match was hotly contested in midfield, reflected in the 8 yellow cards shown. Deportes Tolima dominated possession with 63%, while Independiente Medellín had 37%. Regarding shots, Deportes Tolima generated more danger with 15 shots (2 on target) compared to Medellín’s 8 (3 on target). Corner kicks also favored Tolima, with 8, against the 2 of the home team. Referee Andres Rojas of Colombia had a demanding job due to the constant friction between the two teams.
Substitutions independiente medellin: at minute 60 J. Alvarado came in and L. Berrio went out., at minute 68 L. Sandoval came in and B. Leon went out., at minute 68 D. Moreno came in and H. E. Martinez Yepez went out., at minute 76 Marcus Vinicius came in and F. Fydriszewski went out., at minute 77 J. Arizala came in and F. Chaverra went out.
Substitutions deportes tolima: at minute 68 G. Lencina came in and G. Ramirez went out., at minute 76 K. Perez came in and J. Gonzalez went out., at minute 83 C. Arrieta came in and J. Hernandez went out., at minute 83 C. Trujillo came in and J. Nieto went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Independiente Medellin
Deportes Tolima
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