The match began with volatile possession for both teams, which were unable to control and keep the ball on a field visibly affected by the rain.
However, as the minutes passed, the local team prevailed and began to approach the rival goal.
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Proof of this was that, five minutes after the initial whistle, Atlética Bucaramanga’s goalkeeper, Aldair Quintana, had to intervene to save a shot from Carlos Darwin Quintero.
The game became rustic and the continuous fouls did not wait. Among them, an action by Juan David Ríos, who ended up seeing the yellow card.
Due to the accumulation of cards, the Pereira midfielder will miss the next home run match, against Millonarios.
Pereira won thanks to Quintero
The local team continued in search of the goal and Bucaramanga kept the block low, until in the 38th minute Carlos Darwin Quintero opened the scoring.
After a low cross from Andrés Ibargüen, which Aldair Quintana handled and fell at the feet of the Matecaña striker, Quintero was left in front of the goal alone and pushed the ball into the net.
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At the end of the first 45 minutes and after a review by VAR call, the central judge Luis Gabriel Matorel decided to annul the initial yellow card against Freddy Hinestroza and expel the Bucaramanga full-back, considering that his infraction was excessive.
Ichazo, savior of Pereira
Despite not having goals in the second half, the match maintained its level and the teams continued looking for the opposite goal, to the point that Quintana and Ichazo were figures.
Bucaramanga repeatedly reached Pereira’s goal, but poor passes, the visitors’ lack of effectiveness and Ichazo’s saves prevented a tie.
At minute 69, Leonel Álvarez was forced to substitute his player Faber Gil, who came out limping and could miss the next match with the Matecaña team.
The match ended in the lead with ‘the leopards’ attacking, but without changes on the scoreboard.
What’s coming for Pereira and Bucaramanga?
After the victory at home, those led by Leonel Álvarez will have to travel to Bogotá to face Millonarios in El Campín for the second home run date.
Bucaramanga, on the other hand, will seek to raise its head and take advantage of its home field against Junior de Barranquilla.
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