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Independiente Medellín Edges out Fortaleza FC in Tense Bogotá Match
Bogotá, D.C. – Independiente Medellín secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Fortaleza FC at the Estadio Metropolitano de Techo in a gripping Primera A match. The game, played on April 27th, 2025, was characterized by tension and disciplinary issues.
Medellín controlled possession (69%), creating more scoring opportunities with 6 shots (2 on target). Fortaleza, despite having 10 shots (4 on target), struggled to convert chances.
Discipline proved crucial. Fortaleza received two yellow cards, while Medellín accumulated three, including a late red card for Leonardo Sandoval. This late sending-off added drama to the closing stages but couldn’t prevent Medellín’s win. Corner kicks also favored Medellín (6-4).
In short, a dramatic win for Independiente Medellín, overcoming adversity and pressure to claim all three points in a thrilling encounter.
Substitutions independiente medellin: at minute 56 L. Sandoval came in and J. Mosquera went out., at minute 57 J. Alvarado came in and L. Berrio went out., at minute 69 B. Leon came in and F. Fydriszewski went out., at minute 70 D. Moreno came in and H. E. Martinez Yepez went out., at minute 83 Y. Rodallega came in and A. Serna went out.
Substitutions fortaleza fc: at minute 65 J. Salas came in and J. Martinez went out., at minute 65 K. Florez came in and D. Camacho went out., at minute 82 S. Cuero came in and S. Cordoba went out., at minute 82 A. Ricaurte came in and L. Sanchez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Fortaleza FC
Independiente Medellin
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