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Deportivo Cali edges out Bucaramanga with Estupiñán’s lone goal
Deportivo Cali secured a crucial home victory against Atlético Bucaramanga with a narrow 1-0 win, thanks to Andrés Estupiñán’s goal in the 21st minute. The match, played at the Estadio Deportivo Cali in Palmira, was characterized by intensity and a fight for possession, but Cali’s effectiveness allowed them to claim all three points.
The first half was a tense affair, with both sides pushing for an opening goal. Cali had a golden opportunity in the 4th minute, but an offside call denied them the lead. In the 21st minute, Estupiñán broke the deadlock, converting an assist from Jhonny Barrera, giving Cali a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.
The match became increasingly physical, with numerous fouls and yellow cards. The home side received three cautions, while Bucaramanga was booked twice. In the second half, both teams made several substitutions seeking to alter the game’s trajectory, but couldn’t find the back of the net.
Bucaramanga had a clear chance in the 90th minute, but VAR intervened to disallow the goal for a previous foul. Cali’s victory was well-deserved, controlling possession (58%) and registering more shots on target (5) than their opponents. The result allows Deportivo Cali to climb the standings, while Bucaramanga remains in the relegation battle.
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Substitutions bucaramanga: at minute 46 F. Sambueza came in and A. Zarate went out., at minute 60 L. Flores came in and A. Gutierrez went out., at minute 60 M. S. Jimenez came in and C. Romana went out., at minute 67 A. Ponce came in and F. Castaneda went out., at minute 68 F. Hinestroza came in and J. Mosquera went out.
Substitutions deportivo cali: at minute 46 F. S. Angel Bernal came in and R. Bustamante went out., at minute 46 Javier Reina came in and A. Mejia went out., at minute 77 A. Plata came in and J. Barrera went out., at minute 77 J. Marulanda came in and F. Viafara went out., at minute 90 M. Rea came in and Y. A. Gomez Mosquera went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Deportivo Cali
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