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Tense Match in Santa Marta: Llaneros Suffers Expulsions Against Unión Magdalena
Santa Marta witnessed a tense match between Unión Magdalena and Llaneros, as part of matchday 2 of the Clausura in the Colombian Primera A. The match, played at the Estadio Sierra Nevada and refereed by Luis Didier Gracia Benitez, was characterized by high intensity and numerous cards.
Unión Magdalena dominated ball possession with 56%, generating 9 shots, although only one managed to hit the rival’s goal. Their territorial dominance translated into 3 corner kicks. However, the high intensity of the game was also reflected in 16 fouls committed and 4 yellow cards received. A goal was disallowed in the 59th minute due to offside.
Llaneros, on the other hand, showed a combative attitude, although with less control of the ball (44% possession). They tied the rival in shots, with 9 attempts, but managed to connect 3 of them to the goal. They obtained 4 corner kicks and committed 10 fouls. Discipline was a problem for the team, which accumulated 5 yellow cards and suffered two expulsions, including a double yellow.
The match ended with a heated atmosphere, marked by arbitration decisions and constant friction between the teams.
Substitutions llaneros: at minute 46 G. Montes came in and J. E. Mina Chara went out., at minute 57 C. Cortes came in and E. Bodencer went out., at minute 57 L. Miranda came in and Angulo went out., at minute 71 A. Lopez came in and B. Benitez went out., at minute 80 B. Uruena came in and M. Rangel went out.
Substitutions union magdalena: at minute 55 J. Tello came in and J. Contreras went out., at minute 55 R. R. Colpa Bolano came in and R. Marquez went out., at minute 55 D. Murillo came in and J. Lerma went out., at minute 80 M. Martinez came in and J. Aleman went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Union Magdalena
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