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Alianza Petrolera and Deportivo Pereira Draw in Tactical Match in Valledupar
Valledupar was the stage for a hard-fought encounter between Alianza Petrolera and Deportivo Pereira, a match of the 2nd round of the Clausura in the Colombian Primera A. The clash, played at the Estadio Armando Maestre Pavajeau, ended in a draw after a game where tactics and intensity were key.
Alianza Petrolera took the lead in the 28th minute thanks to a goal by F. Pardo, assisted by K. Suarez. However, the joy was short-lived, as a goal by E. Torres was disallowed for offside after VAR review in the 33rd minute.
The match was characterized by a contested game in midfield, with both teams seeking to impose their rhythm. Deportivo Pereira had a slight advantage in ball possession (53% against 47% of Alianza Petrolera) and slightly more shots (13 to 10) but the effectiveness of those shots was the same for both teams (4 on target). The match was interrupted several times by fouls, with 10 on each side, and yellow cards were not far behind, with 3 for Deportivo Pereira and one for Alianza Petrolera.
Despite the efforts of both teams, the score did not change further. The match ended in a draw, leaving both teams adding a point on their way through the Clausura. The refereeing, by Diego Ulloa Angulo, had an afternoon with several important decisions, including the annulment of the goal.
Substitutions deportivo pereira: at minute 52 M. Perez came in and S. J. Merheg went out., at minute 52 J. Bazan came in and D. Quintero went out., at minute 75 E. A. Moreno Gomez came in and J. Ararat went out., at minute 75 G. Torres came in and J. Largacha went out., at minute 79 Y. Quinones came in and O. Albornoz went out.
Substitutions alianza petrolera: at minute 64 J. Castillo came in and F. Mosquera went out., at minute 64 E. Torres came in and J. Munoz went out., at minute 73 J. Munoz came in and R. Manjarres went out., at minute 74 F. Pardo came in and M. Gil went out., at minute 80 A. Del Valle came in and J. Figueroa went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Alianza Petrolera
Deportivo Pereira
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