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Melgar defeats Tolima in a hard-fought match in Ibagué
FBC Melgar defeated Deportes Tolima 1-0 in a thrilling match played at the Estadio Manuel Murillo Toro in Ibagué, corresponding to the second round of the 2025 CONMEBOL Libertadores. The match, refereed by Abel, Ramon Abatti from Brazil, was marked by high intensity and clear territorial dominance by Tolima, who controlled 65% of possession. Despite this, it was Melgar who managed to capitalize on their clearest opportunity.
The only goal of the match came in the 36th minute, scored by K. G. Cabrera Nakamura, assisted by W. Tandazo. Tolima, who generated 13 shots (only 2 on target), saw two goal attempts disallowed for offside. Tolima’s pressure translated into numerous fouls committed by Melgar (12) and several yellow cards (2 for Tolima and 3 for Melgar), reflecting the tension of the encounter. Despite their greater possession and shots, a lack of effectiveness and Melgar’s solid defense condemned Tolima to defeat. A match that showed that possession is not everything.
Substitutions deportes tolima: at minute 46 G. Ramirez came in and L. Miranda went out., at minute 46 Y. D. Hurtado Torres came in and C. Arrieta went out., at minute 65 S. Velasquez came in and A. Castro went out., at minute 66 F. Mosquera came in and C. Trujillo went out., at minute 79 E. Valencia came in and K. Perez went out.
Substitutions fbc melgar: at minute 61 M. Llontop came in and N. Cabanillas went out., at minute 61 G. Rodriguez came in and F. Castro went out., at minute 78 A. Arias came in and T. Martinez went out., at minute 78 P. Liza came in and K. G. Cabrera Nakamura went out., at minute 83 E. Ramos came in and C. Bordacahar went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Deportes Tolima
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FBC Melgar
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