English:
Thrilling Draw in Ibagué: Tolima and América Share Points
Ibagué, Colombia – In a hard-fought match at the Estadio Manuel Murillo Toro, Deportes Tolima and América de Cali drew 1-1 in a match corresponding to matchday 3 of the Apertura Quadrangular of Primera A. The match, refereed by Alejandro Moncada Sanchez, was characterized by its intensity and numerous cautions.
Deportes Tolima took the lead early in the 16th minute with a goal by Andrés Castro, assisted by Kevin Pérez. However, the lead would not last. América de Cali, with greater ball possession (58% against 42%), relentlessly sought the equalizer. The *Escarlata’s* pressure finally paid off in the 72nd minute, when David Vergara converted a penalty to level the score.
The match was tense, with a total of seven yellow cards shown: four for Tolima and three for América. Despite the efforts of both teams to break the tie, the draw persisted until the final whistle. América dominated possession and created more goal-scoring opportunities, with 12 shots in total (6 on target) compared to Tolima’s 7 (1 on target). Nevertheless, Tolima’s effectiveness in their only shot on target proved crucial to obtain a point at home. The match left a bittersweet taste for both teams, who continue to fight for a place in the tournament final.
Substitutions america de cali: at minute 46 M. Castillo came in and F. Leys went out., at minute 46 K. J. Angulo Garces came in and P. Gomez went out., at minute 61 J. Micolta Piedahita came in and J. Lucumi went out., at minute 90 L. Paz came in and E. Mena Perea went out.
Substitutions deportes tolima: at minute 67 C. Trujillo came in and J. Nieto went out., at minute 67 J. Gonzalez came in and K. Perez went out., at minute 76 A. Parra Osorio came in and G. Lencina went out., at minute 76 J. Quinones came in and A. Arroyo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Deportes Tolima
America de Cali
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