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Tight Match in Valledupar: Alianza Petrolera Dominates Possession but Lacks Finishing
Valledupar, August 15, 2025 – In a hard-fought encounter at the Estadio Armando Maestre Pavajeau, Alianza Petrolera and Once Caldas clashed in matchday 7 of the Colombian Primera A Clausura. The match, officiated by Alejandro Moncada Sanchez, was characterized by Alianza Petrolera’s strong ball control, boasting 51% of the possession.
The home team generated a greater number of goal-scoring opportunities, accumulating 19 shots in total, 6 of which were directed on target. However, a lack of precision and Once Caldas’ defensive solidity prevented them from being converted into goals. Alianza Petrolera also surpassed their rival in corner kicks, obtaining 8 against 4.
Once Caldas, on the other hand, sought to exploit counter-attacks and set-piece plays. Despite having less possession (49%), the visiting team managed to make 8 shots, with 2 of them requiring the intervention of the opposing goalkeeper. The match was interrupted by a total of 26 fouls (13 per team) and the issuance of three yellow cards, two for Alianza Petrolera (Leonardo Saldaña and Kevin Moreno) and one for Once Caldas (Juan Castaño).
Although Alianza Petrolera dominated in possession and the number of shots, they were unable to translate this superiority into the scoreline. The match ended goalless, leaving a bittersweet taste for both teams.
Substitutions once caldas: at minute 45 Robert Mejía came in and Juan Diaz went out., at minute 64 Déinner Quiñones came in and Johan Esteban Beltran Montaño went out., at minute 64 Luis Gómez came in and Yeiler Valencia went out., at minute 79 Jefry Zapata came in and Santiago Cubides went out.
Substitutions alianza petrolera: at minute 55 Mayer Gil came in and Edwin Torres went out., at minute 55 Ruben Manjarres came in and José Muñoz went out., at minute 65 Jesús Muñoz came in and Josy Pérez went out., at minute 65 Ayron Del Valle came in and Carlos Gonzalez went out., at minute 76 Fabián Mosquera came in and Luis Pérez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Alianza Petrolera
Once Caldas
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