U. Magdalena and Once Caldas drew 2-2 in a thrilling match.

About the match

On Thursday, U.Magdalena and Tricolor did not take advantage of each other in the match for date 1 of Colombia - Liga Betplay II 2022 and ended in a 2-2 draw.

The goals of the match were scored by Diego Chávez (4' 1T) and Ricardo Márquez (38' 2T) for the home team. Meanwhile, Ayron del Valle (33' 2T, penalty) and Santiago Cubides (47' 2T) scored for the away team.

Santiago Cubides was the standout player of the match. The forward from Once Caldas scored 1 goal.

Diego Chávez was also important. The U. Magdalena forward scored 1 goal, had 2 shots on goal, and completed 9 successful passes.

The match was very close and intense, with more nerves than actual gameplay. There were several bookings: Ayron del Valle, Fáiner Torijano, Brayan Correa, Stiwar Mena, Claudio Rodríguez, Ramiro Sánchez, Ricardo Márquez. Claudio Rodríguez was sent off with a red card (31', 2T) and Ramiro Sánchez received a second yellow card and was also sent off (49', 2T).

The coach of U.Magdalena, Claudio Rodríguez, set up a 4-3-3 strategy with Ramiro Sánchez in goal; James Castro, Jonathan Lopera, Stiwar Mena, and Brayan Correa in the defensive line; Agostino Spina, Jairo Palomino, and Fabián Cantillo in midfield; and José Lloreda, Ricardo Márquez, and Diego Chávez in the attack.

On the other hand, the team led by Diego Corredor played with a 4-5-1 formation with Gerardo Ortiz in goal; David Murillo, Fáiner Torijano, Jorge Cardona, and Leyvin Balanta in defense; Dannovi Quiñonez, Marlon Piedrahita, Guillermo Celis, Juan David Rodríguez, and Ayron del Valle in midfield; and Diego Valdés in the forward position.

The referee for the match was Steven Camargo Abril.

In the next round, U.Magdalena will visit Alianza Petrolera and Tricolor will play at home against La Equidad at the Palogrande stadium.

After the match, the home team has 1 point and is in second place in the standings, while the away team has 1 point and is at the top of the tournament.