This Saturday, the Tigers defeated Tricolor 1-0 in their match for Matchday 15 of the Colombia - Liga Betplay II 2022. The visiting team scored the only goal of the match at 37 minutes of the first half through Jhonier Viveros from a penalty.
Once Caldas tried to shoot more times on target but did not succeed and went home empty-handed. According to the data, they attempted 20 shots: 10 on target and 10 off target.
Jhonier Viveros was the standout player of the match. The Jaguares forward scored 1 goal and made 9 accurate passes.
Jorge Soto was also important. The Jaguares goalkeeper was crucial, making 9 saves and completing 14 accurate passes.
The match was very intense and tightly contested, with more nerves than actual gameplay. There were a large number of yellow cards handed out: Juan David Rodríguez, Ayron del Valle, Carlos Copete, Nelino Tapia, Dannovi Quiñonez, and Jorge Mendez.
Once Caldas's head coach, Diego Corredor, deployed a 4-4-2 strategy with Éder Chaux in goal; Jorge Cardona, Fáiner Torijano, Jaider Riquett, and Leyvin Balanta in the defensive line; Leonardo Pico, Juan David Rodríguez, Alejandro García Castillo, and Edwar López in midfield; and Ayron del Valle and Diego Valdés in the attack.
On the other hand, the team led by Alexis Márquez played with a 4-2-4 formation, with Jorge Soto in goal; Jaime Díaz, Iván Scarpeta, Geremias Meléndez, and Mauricio Castaño in defense; Daniel Padilla and Elian Villalobos in midfield; and Juan Castellanos, Duván Rodríguez, Jhonier Viveros, and Jarlin Quintero in the forward line.
Referee Yahir Cárdenas Peralta was selected to officiate the match.
In the next round, Tricolor will visit Cortuluá, and the Tigers will play La Equidad at home at the Jaraguay Stadium in Montería.
After the match, the home team remains with 22 points, occupying ninth place in the standings. Meanwhile, the visiting team has 14 points and is in fifteenth place in the tournament.