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Junior Beats Fortaleza FC in Thrilling Barranquilla Match
Junior de Barranquilla emerged victorious against Fortaleza FC with a 2-1 win in a thrilling encounter at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez. The match, part of the Apertura 2025, round 19 of the Primera A, was a captivating affair until the final whistle.
Junior took the lead in the 25th minute with a penalty converted by Carlos Bacca. However, Fortaleza FC equalized in the 55th minute thanks to a goal by Edier Aristizábal. Junior dominated possession (53%) and secured the win with a goal from Didier Moreno in the 74th minute, assisted by Jhon Enamorado.
Despite the victory, Junior displayed some indiscipline, accumulating five yellow cards, while Fortaleza FC remained composed without receiving any cautions. The match was officiated by Jairo Londono. Junior had 10 shots (3 on target), while Fortaleza FC managed 8 (3 on target). Junior enjoyed slightly more possession throughout the game.
Substitutions junior: at minute 64 S. Rodriguez came in and C. Bacca went out., at minute 64 J. Enamorado came in and J. Barrera went out., at minute 76 L. Gonzalez came in and T. Gutierrez went out., at minute 76 F. S. Angel Bernal came in and B. Castrillon went out., at minute 85 J. Diaz came in and Y. Chara went out.
Substitutions fortaleza fc: at minute 68 J. Barrera came in and L. Sanchez went out., at minute 77 S. Cordoba came in and E. Aristizabal went out., at minute 88 J. Martinez came in and K. Florez went out., at minute 88 A. Ricaurte came in and R. Pajaro went out., at minute 88 S. Cuero came in and C. Mosquera went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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