The match between Junior and Pereira ended in a goalless draw.

Junior managed to take control of the ball during the match (66% on average) but not the result and ended up drawing with their opponent.

Pereira defender Carlos Ramírez wasted the opportunity to open the scoring and take the lead by missing a penalty in the 81st minute of the second half.

Harlen Castillo was the standout player of the match. Pereira's goalkeeper was crucial by making 7 saves and completing 8 accurate passes.

Sebastián Viera was also important. Junior's goalkeeper was crucial by making 3 saves and completing 19 accurate passes.

The match was very intense and contested, with more nerves than actual gameplay. Several players were cautioned: Jorge Arias, Brayan León, Dubán Palacio, and Leonardo Castro.

Junior's coach, Juan Cruz Real, deployed a 3-5-2 strategy with Sebastián Viera in goal; José Ortiz, Didier Moreno, and Nilson Castrillón in the defensive line; Walmer Pacheco, Yeison Gordillo, Daniel Giraldo, Luis González, and Fredy Hinestroza in the midfield; and Carlos Bacca and Edwuin Cetré in the attack.

On the other hand, Alejandro Restrepo's team lined up with a 3-5-2 formation, with Harlen Castillo between the posts; Jhon Palacios, Andrés Correa, and Carlos Ramírez in defense; Jherson Mosquera, Jhonny Vásquez, Jimer Fory, Yilmar Velásquez, and Maicol Medina in midfield; and Leider Berrío and Leonardo Castro in the forward line.

Referee Jorge Duarte Arroyo was selected to officiate the match.

In the next match, The Shark will visit Pasto and Furia Matecaña will play at home against Águilas Doradas Rionegro at the Hernán Ramírez Villegas stadium.

After the match, the home team remains with 15 points and in sixth place in the standings. Meanwhile, the visitors have 15 points and occupy the eighth place in the tournament.