English:
Santa Fe Defeats Once Caldas in a Yellow Card-Filled Match
Bogotá, D.C. – In a hard-fought match at the Estadio Nemesio Camacho El Campín, Santa Fe emerged victorious against Once Caldas in a game heavily punctuated by intensity and frequent interruptions. A penalty converted by Hugo Rodallega in the 43rd minute secured the win for the home side.
The match, valid for the fifth round of the Apertura Quadrangular in the Colombian Primera A, was characterized by a high number of fouls and yellow cards. Once Caldas dominated possession with 55%, but failed to translate it into clear goal-scoring opportunities, registering only two shots on target out of their six total attempts. Santa Fe, with 45% possession, was more effective, although also lacking precision, with only two shots directed at the goal out of the 18 they attempted.
Referee Luis Matorel Bolívar issued a total of eight yellow cards, six to Once Caldas and two to Santa Fe, highlighting the toughness of the encounter. Once Caldas committed 14 fouls, while Santa Fe committed 9. Despite their superior possession, Once Caldas failed to generate any corners, while Santa Fe earned five. Rodallega’s goal from the penalty spot was enough for Santa Fe to take all three points in this difficult match.
Substitutions santa fe: at minute 59 D. Ramirez came in and V. Moreno went out., at minute 74 J. Torres came in and J. Angulo went out., at minute 90 Y. A. Perlaza Perea came in and Y. Velasquez went out., at minute 90 T. Molina came in and J. Melendez went out.
Substitutions once caldas: at minute 68 J. Contreras came in and E. Beltran went out., at minute 73 J. Riquett came in and M. Rodas went out., at minute 73 G. Alvarez came in and D. Moreno went out., at minute 85 J. A. Zapata Ramirez came in and J. Castano went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Santa Fe
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