Independiente Medellín beats Chico in a hard-fought match
Independiente Medellín defeated Chico 1-0 in a tough match with few clear scoring opportunities. The only goal of the game came in the 45th minute from Vinicius Marcus, who took advantage of an assist from M. Garcia to put the home side ahead.
The match was played with a balanced possession, with Independiente Medellín controlling 52% of the ball and Chico the remaining 48%. However, it was the home side who created more danger in attack, with 10 shots on goal (5 of them on target), while Chico failed to put the ball in the opponent’s goal on any occasion.
The first half was characterized by intensity and the struggle for control of the game. Both teams showed a physical game, with 12 fouls by Independiente Medellín and 15 by Chico. In the 11th minute, Medellín defender L. Chaverra saw a yellow card for a foul on a Chico player.
The second half continued with the same tone, with both teams looking for the goal. Opportunities came and went, but they failed to materialize. In the 87th minute, J. A. Altamiranda Arrieta received a yellow card for a foul on an opponent. In the closing minutes, Independiente Medellín had some chances to extend their lead, but Chico’s defense held firm and prevented the second goal.
Finally, the match ended with a deserved victory for Independiente Medellín, who managed to add three important points in the fight for the title.
Substitutions independiente medellin: at minute 61 B. Leon Muniz came in and M. Garcia went out., at minute 61 Jhon Vasquez came in and J. Gonzalez went out., at minute 66 J. Fory came in and Vinicius Marcus went out., at minute 87 H. E. Martinez Yepez came in and L. Sandoval went out., at minute 87 B. Perlaza came in and F. Chaverra went out.
Substitutions chico: at minute 69 J. Perez came in and J. Pimentel went out., at minute 69 S. Colon came in and G. Balanta went out., at minute 70 K. Salazar came in and K. Londono went out., at minute 77 J. A. Altamiranda Arrieta came in and S. Tamara went out., at minute 82 H. Plazas came in and C. Gaitan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Independiente Medellin
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