Double by Luis González in Junior's 2-1 victory over Cortuluá

Colombia - Liga Betplay II 2022

Junior Shark won the match of the 19th round of Colombia - Liga Betplay II 2022, played this Sunday, with two goals from Luis González. The goals of the match for the home team were scored by Luis González (18' 1T and 36' 1T, penalty). Meanwhile, the away goal was scored by Juan Herrera (23' 1T).

Cortulua had ball possession on their side (66% on average), but it was Junior who took better advantage of their chances and ended up winning.

Luis González was the standout player of the match. The Junior striker scored 2 goals, had 6 shots on target, and made 11 successful passes.

Another important player in the match was Luis Caicedo. The Cortulua midfielder completed 89 successful passes and made 3 interceptions.

Cortulua midfielder Luis Caicedo nutmegged Junior midfielder Didier Moreno and pulled off a nutmeg at the 53rd minute of the second half.

The match was very contested and intense, with more nerves than actual game. There were several yellow cards: Stiven Valencia, Cristian Mosquera, Hárold Cummings, Edwuin Cetré, and Jean Carlos Colorado. Fabián Viáfara was sent off with a straight red card (9', 1T) and Edwuin Cetré received a second yellow card (44', 2T).

Junior's coach, Julio Comesaña, set up a 4-2-4 strategy with Sebastián Viera in goal; Fabián Viáfara, Daniel Rosero, José Ortiz, and Edwin Velasco in the defensive line; Daniel Giraldo and Didier Moreno in midfield; and Luis González, Fabián Sambueza, Edwuin Cetré, and Carlos Bacca in the attack.

On the other hand, Fernando Gutiérrez's team lined up with a 4-3-3 formation with Ernesto Hernández in goal; Cristian Mosquera, Hárold Cummings, Stiven Valencia, and Fabio Delgado in defense; Santiago Vergara, Luis Caicedo, and Alexis Castillo in midfield; and Wilder Guisao, Kener Valencia, and Juan Herrera in the forward line.

The referee Jhon Ospina Londoño was selected to officiate the match.

In the next round, Junior will visit Jaguares and Cortulua will play at home against Águilas Doradas Rionegro at the Doce De Octubre stadium.

With 28 points and 8 victories, Junior is in eleventh place and is one step away from qualifying for the Cuadrangulares. Meanwhile, Cortulua says goodbye to the tournament with only 10 points and sits in twentieth place.