Once Caldas defeated At. Nacional 1-0 at home.

With a one-goal advantage, the Tricolor took the victory against the Verde in the match played for the 17th date of the Colombia - Liga Betplay II 2022. The home team scored the only goal of the match at 17 minutes of the second half, through Ayron del Valle from a penalty.

At. Nacional looked better with clearer plays and with 13 shots (5 on goal and 8 off target), but lacked definition, which resulted in losing the match against Once Caldas.

The standout of the match was Ayron del Valle. The Once Caldas forward showcased his best level by scoring 1 goal and completing 5 successful passes.

Marlon Piedrahita also had a good match. The Once Caldas midfielder completed 48 accurate passes and recovered 3 balls.

Several fouls in the middle of the field forced a slowdown in the pace of the game. There were a large number of yellow cards: Jorge Cardona, Dannovi Quiñonez, Kevin Mier, Nelson Palacio, Nahuel Gallardo, and Jaider Riquett. Ayron del Valle was sent off with a direct red card in the 78th minute of the second half.

Once Caldas' coach, Diego Corredor, lined up the starting eleven with a 4-4-2 formation with Éder Chaux in goal; Fáiner Torijano, Jaider Riquett, Nahuel Gallardo, and Jorge Cardona in the defensive line; Alejandro Artunduaga, Alejandro García Castillo, Marlon Piedrahita, and Guillermo Celis in the midfield; and Edwar López and Dannovi Quiñonez in the attack.

On the other hand, Pedro Sarmiento's chosen ones took the field with a 4-5-1 scheme, with Kevin Mier in goal; Andrés Román, Emanuel Olivera, Danovis Banguero, and Cristian Castro Devenish in defense; Nelson Palacio, Daniel Mantilla, Yerson Candelo, Sebastián Gómez, and Dorlan Pabón in midfield; and Jéfferson Duque in the forward position.

Éder Vergara Lora was appointed as the main referee of the match at Palogrande stadium.

In the next round, the Tricolor will face Deportivo Cali away, while the Verde will play the home game against Independiente Medellín.

With this result, the home team has accumulated 28 points throughout the tournament and occupies the sixth position. On the other hand, the visitor has 28 points and is in fourth place.