Independiente Medellín vs Once Caldas: result for March 16, goals, summary and next date

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Once Caldas scored an agonizing goal from Dayro Moreno in the final minutes of the game and defeated Independiente Medellín, which had 10 men, 2-1 this Sunday at the Atanasio Girardot stadium.

Moreno put Once Caldas ahead in the 90th minute, shooting wide after a quick counterattack. The forward shot low into the left corner after combining with Alejandro García.

Those led by Hernán Darío Herrera also scored thanks to Billy Arce and Jhon Palacios.

Independiente Medellín suffered a hard blow when Ánderson Plata saw the direct red card in the 27th minute.

Palacios had put Alfredo Arias’ men ahead in the 13th minute with a goal from the right corner. However, the advantage did not last long, as Arce equalized in the 48th minute. Gustavo Torres provided the assist. That spurred Once Caldas and Moreno’s winning goal came in the 90th minute.

Medellín failing to save a point, Plata regretted not having taken advantage of the good opportunity that was presented to him in the match.

With this victory, Once Caldas has five league games without losing against Medellín (wins 2 draws 3 losses 0).

DID YOU KNOW?

The visitors extended their scoring streak in the Primera A season to five games. They have not kept a clean sheet since their defeat on February 18 against Jaguares de Córdoba.

Medellín had seven shots on goal, its best mark of the season.

Highlights

CONSEQUENCES:

Once Caldas rises to sixth place with 21 points, two away from first place Deportes Tolima in 12 games. Once Caldas has won three consecutive away wins in the league.

After its first defeat at home this season, Independiente Medellín is ninth with 15 points.

ON THE GOAL SCORES:

With eight goals in 12 games in Primera A, Moreno is the competition’s top scorer this season. Palacios debuted his scoring tally in the League in his tenth game. García’s assist was his second of the season, equaling the sixth-highest assist record for a player in the current competition.

INJURY REPORT:

Jorge Cardona was taken off after 29 minutes when Once Caldas had to make a change.

INFLUENCE OF THE VAR:

The VAR did not annul any play.