Match report: Millonarios vs Envigado
Millonarios celebrated at the Campín for the 4th round of the tournament. The home team scored the only goal of the match in the 26th minute of the first half, through David Mackalister. After receiving an assist from Andrés Gómez, the midfielder shot at the goal and defeated the opposing goalkeeper to score his goal.
Luis Carlos Ruiz hit the post with a shot and missed the opportunity to increase the lead in the 57th minute of the second half.
The standout player of the match was David Mackalister. The midfielder from Millonarios stood out against Envigado as he scored 1 goal, made 23 accurate passes, and took 3 shots on goal.
Juan Manuel Zapata was also key at the Campín. The midfielder from Envigado stood out against Millonarios by making 79 accurate passes, stealing 5 balls, and taking 4 shots on goal.
In the 73rd minute of the second half, Envigado midfielder Ever Valencia humiliated Andrés Gómez, Millonarios' midfielder, with an amazing nutmeg.
It was a highly contested match with fouls from both sides. There were 3 yellow cards: Iván Rojas, Santiago Noreña, and Francisco Báez.
Millonarios' coach, Alberto Gamero, fielded a 4-5-1 formation with Álvaro Montero in goal; Israel Alba, Andrés Llinás, Juan Pablo Vargas, and Elvis Perlaza in the defensive line; Larry Vásquez, Juan Carlos Pereira, Andrés Gómez, David Mackalister, and Daniel Ruiz in the midfield; and Luis Carlos Ruiz in the attack.
On the other hand, Alberto Suárez's team played with a 4-5-1 strategy, with Joan Parra in goal; Daniel Londoño, Francisco Báez, Santiago Noreña, and Yeferson Rodallega in defense; Iván Rojas, Ever Valencia, Juan Manuel Zapata, Yadir Meneses, and Henry Mosquera in midfield; and Jesús Hernández in the forward position.
The referee assigned to the match was Jonathan Ortiz Tonguino.
Millonarios will visit U. Magdalena in the next round, while Envigado will visit Deportivo Cali at the Estadio Deportivo Cali.
The home team is currently at the top of the table with 8 points, while the visiting team has reached 2 points and is in 14th place in the tournament.