Inglés:
Junior edged out Once Caldas in a thrilling encounter at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in Barranquilla. The match, part of the fourth round of the 2024 Clausura cuadrangular in Colombia’s Primera A league, ended in a 2-2 draw.
Junior dominated possession (57%) and created more scoring chances (18 shots, 4 on target), but their finishing let them down. Carlos Bacca was the standout performer for the ‘Tiburones’, scoring two goals: one from a missed penalty and another from open play. However, Nelson Zalazar’s sending-off for a second yellow card in the 79th minute proved costly for Junior.
Once Caldas, despite having less possession (43%), were clinical when it mattered. Diego Moreno and Ever Beltrán scored for the ‘Blanco Blanco’, showcasing their attacking prowess. Once Caldas accumulated five yellow cards, indicating a combative but somewhat undisciplined performance.
The match was filled with drama, featuring yellow cards for both sides and the aforementioned expulsion of Zalazar. The final score, a 2-2 draw, reflects the even contest and the constant fight throughout the game. Diego Ulloa Angulo officiated the match.
Substitutions once caldas: at minute 46 E. Beltran came in and M. Arteaga went out., at minute 69 S. Valencia came in and J. Cardona went out., at minute 83 J. Contreras came in and J. Garcia went out., at minute 90 L. Palacios came in and J. A. Zapata Ramirez went out.
Substitutions junior: at minute 73 J. J. Velez Carey came in and Y. Moreno went out., at minute 73 S. Rodriguez came in and C. Bacca went out., at minute 83 E. Herrera came in and J. Navia went out., at minute 83 J. Lerma came in and Y. Mosquera Moreno went out., at minute 87 M. Perez came in and J. Enamorado went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Junior
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