U. Magdalena couldn’t visit Deportivo Cali and lost 2-1

This Saturday, Verdiblanco beat U.Magdalena by the slightest gap in the 14th date of Colombia – Liga Betplay I 2023. The goals of the match for the local were scored by Daniel Mantilla (22′ 1T) and Jefferson Díaz (5′ 2T). While the away goal was scored by Ricardo Márquez (50′ 1T).

Jefferson Díaz was the party figure. The Deportivo Cali defender was important to score 1 goal and throw 2 balls outside the danger zone.

Another important player in the match was Daniel Mantilla. The Deportivo Cali midfielder has scored 1 goal and completed 35 correct passes.

With a dirty game, the match played between the two teams stood out. There were a large number of warnings: Ricardo Márquez, Fabry Castro, Jhon Vásquez, Nicolás Gil, Joel Contreras and Roger Murillo. Juan Angulo was sent off for a direct red card in the 33rd minute of the first half.

The technical director of Dep. Cali’s Jorge Luis Pinto offered a 4-5-1 strategy with Kevin Dawson in goal; Juan Mina, Jefferson Díaz, Germán Mera and Brayan Montaño on the defensive line; Jhon Vásquez, Fabry Castro, Enrique Camargo, Daniel Mantilla and Kevin Velasco in the middle; and Kevin Viveros in attack.

For their part, those led by Claudio Rodríguez stopped with a 4-4-2 scheme with Ramiro Sánchez under the three sticks; Juan Angulo, Jermein Peña, Nicolás Gil and Brayan Correa in defence; Gianfranco Baier, Alexander Mejía, Joel Contreras and José Mercado in midfield; and Wilder Guisao and Ricardo Márquez up front.

The judge selected for the match in Palmaseca was Nicolás Gallo Barragan.

The Verdiblanco will host Alianza Petrolera the following day. Likewise, U. Magdalena will play at home against Millonarios.

After the match, the home team find themselves with 12 points and in nineteenth place in the standings. While the visit has 13 units and is in seventeenth place in the tournament.

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