Fortaleza FC beats Independiente Medellín in a vibrant match
Fortaleza FC defeated Independiente Medellín 2-1 in an exciting match played at the Estadio Enrique Olaya Herrera in Bogotá, D.C. The home team dominated the first half, scoring two goals in the first 30 minutes, but Independiente Medellín managed to close the gap in the second half, thanks to a goal from Leonardo Sandoval.
The match started with Fortaleza FC pressing high and looking to create danger from the first minutes. The strategy paid off quickly, as in the 27th minute, Harrison Palacios opened the scoring with a precise shot after an assist from Cristian Hinestroza. Just three minutes later, Nicolás Rodríguez extended the lead with a goal assisted by Santiago Córdoba.
Independiente Medellín was caught off guard by the early lead of Fortaleza FC, but gradually balanced the game and looked to create danger in the rival’s goal. The visitors’ pressure paid off in the 75th minute, when Leonardo Sandoval scored a goal that filled the visiting team with hope.
In the final minutes of the match, Independiente Medellín went on the attack looking for the equalizer, but Fortaleza FC defended solidly and managed to maintain the lead until the end of the match.
The match was marked by the intensity of both teams, which resulted in a total of 28 fouls and 7 yellow cards. Fortaleza FC had more control of the ball, with 51% possession, while Independiente Medellín managed to create more scoring opportunities, with 17 shots on goal. Despite the defeat, Independiente Medellín showed itself to be a competitive rival with the ability to react.
With this victory, Fortaleza FC added three important points in their fight for qualification to the final phase of the tournament. For its part, Independiente Medellín will have to seek victory in its next match to avoid losing ground in the standings.
Substitutions fortaleza fc: at minute 46 J. Castillo came in and C. Hinestroza went out., at minute 59 J. Salas came in and J. Martinez went out., at minute 80 K. Aladesanmi came in and S. Cordoba went out., at minute 80 A. Moralez came in and N. Rodriguez went out.
Substitutions independiente medellin: at minute 46 J. Gonzalez came in and P. Lima went out., at minute 46 J. Fory came in and F. Chaverra went out., at minute 46 D. Moreno came in and F. Torijano went out., at minute 66 L. Sandoval came in and Jhon Vasquez went out., at minute 73 H. E. Martinez Yepez came in and J. Alvarado went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Fortaleza FC
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