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Junior Dominates Once Caldas with a 2-0 Victory in Barranquilla
Junior de Barranquilla secured a convincing 2-0 victory over Once Caldas on February 13th, 2025, at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez in Barranquilla. The match, part of the fourth round of the 2025 Apertura league (Primera A), was officiated by Jose Alexander Ortiz Novoa. Junior dominated possession (58%) and created significantly more goal-scoring opportunities (7 shots on target compared to Once Caldas’ 3).
The goals came in the second half. Bryan Castrillón broke the deadlock in the 41st minute, assisted by Didier Moreno. Jhonny Enamorado sealed the win with a goal in the 68th minute, assisted by Castrillón.
The game was a physical encounter, with a total of 18 fouls (7 by Junior and 11 by Once Caldas). Junior received four yellow cards, while Once Caldas received three. Despite the victory, Junior’s accumulation of yellow cards indicates a somewhat aggressive approach at times. Junior’s clinical finishing contrasted sharply with Once Caldas’ inability to convert their chances.
Substitutions junior: at minute 30 B. Castrillon came in and D. Caicedo went out., at minute 60 A. Colorado came in and J. J. Velez Carey went out., at minute 61 Y. Quintero came in and D. Moreno went out., at minute 61 S. Rodriguez came in and C. Bacca went out., at minute 85 G. Paiva came in and Y. Chara went out.
Substitutions once caldas: at minute 46 J. A. Zapata Ramirez came in and J. Contreras went out., at minute 58 H. Dorrego came in and M. Garcia went out., at minute 72 G. Alvarez came in and A. Garcia Castillo went out., at minute 79 J. Diaz came in and I. Rojas went out., at minute 79 L. Palacios came in and M. Barrios went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Junior
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