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Once Caldas Triumphs Over América de Cali in Thrilling Match
Once Caldas defeated América de Cali 2-1 in a thrilling match at the Estadio Olímpico Pascual Guerrero in Santiago de Cali, Colombia. The game, part of the second round of the 2024 Clausura Primera A quadrangular, was officiated by Jhon Alexander Hinestrosa Romana. Once Caldas’s efficiency proved key.
Michael Barrios was the star, scoring two goals in the opening minutes; the first at the 3rd minute, confirmed by VAR at the 4th minute, both assisted by Alejandro García. Despite América de Cali’s possession dominance (64%) and 18 shots (6 on target), an own goal by Jorge Cardona at the 7th minute wasn’t enough to secure a victory. Once Caldas, with 36% possession and 10 shots (3 on target), proved more clinical. The match featured 17 fouls, one yellow card for each team.
Substitutions once caldas: at minute 42 Jefry Zapata came in and Luis Palacios went out., at minute 59 Alejandro García came in and Lucas Ríos went out., at minute 80 Dayro Moreno came in and Johan Esteban Beltran Montaño went out.
Substitutions america de cali: at minute 60 Harold Rivera came in and Yojan Garcés went out., at minute 73 Duván Vergara came in and Alexis Zapata went out., at minute 73 Yerson Candelo came in and Nilson Castrillón went out., at minute 73 Éder Balanta came in and Jader Quinones went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
America de Cali
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