U. Magdalena and Jaguares tied the points 1-1

At the Sierra Nevada stadium, U.Magdalena and the Felinos sealed a tie at 1 in the duel for Colombia’s date 7 – Betplay I League 2023

The hosts started to win with a goal from Ricardo Márquez in the 15th minute of the first half, while through Juan Castellanos the visitor equalized the game in the 74th minute of the complementary phase.

Ricardo Márquez was applauded with his brilliant finish after 15 minutes in the first half. The striker continues with an effective shot in the opposite goal which enters in the angle, after a pass from Brayan Correa.

Although Jaguares had control of the ball (59% possession vs. 41%), the scoreline stood still and the teams tied for the game.

Juan Castellanos performed well. The Jaguares midfielder scored 1 goal, completed 21 correct passes and was encouraged to strike 2 times.

Jean Carlos Colorado also performed well. The U. Magdalena midfielder made 43 correct passes, stole 2 balls and was encouraged to kick 2 times.

The flow of the match was fought and with a lot of friction during the 90 minutes. Several people have been warned: Geremias Meléndez, Juan Camilo García, Brayan Correa, Breiner Paz and Carlos Pájaro. Yamil Romero was sent off for a direct red card in the 70th minute of the second half.

U.Magdalena manager Claudio Rodríguez presented a 4-4-2 tactical arrangement with Ramiro Sánchez in goal; Juan Angulo, Eder Munive, Nicolás Gil and Brayan Correa on the defensive line; Gianfranco Baier, Alexander Mejía, Jairo Palomino and Jean Carlos Colorado in the middle; and Ricardo Márquez and Joel Contreras in attack.

Meanwhile, Carlos Restrepo’s side came out with a 4-5-1 tactical arrangement with Jorge Soto under the three sticks; Carlos Pájaro, Geremias Meléndez, Breiner Paz and Mauricio Castaño in defence; Juan Camilo García, Julián Guevara, Pablo Rojas, Brayner de Alba and Jhonier Viveros in midfield; and Omar Duarte in front.

Wilmar Roldán Pérez was in charge of overseeing the order of play during the match.

The next day, U.Magdalena will face Alianza Petrolera as visitors, while Los Felinos will play as visitors against Huila.

In this way, the local is in eleventh place in the championship with 7 points, while the visit, with 9, is in sixth place.

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