Deportes Tolima revived ghosts of the past in the BetPlay League, because after a great ‘all against all’ phase in the BetPlay League, they fell in the semi-final home runs. And the doubts were generated by the draw this Sunday, May 12, in Ibagué, 1-1 against Once Caldas.
Golden point for the Manizales team, which is second in group B in the I-2024 League quadrangular, and will face Santa Fe, leader, on the next date, with the option of overcoming it to reach the top.
The pijao started by exciting his fans at the Manuel Murillo Toro stadium, because even though the first half was even, he did more for the game, and in the 15th minute he took the lead in the result: good pass from Venezuelan Eduardo Sosa, and great definition from Alex Castro for Tolima’s 1-0.
However, Tolima remained, relaxing on the field, and could not extend the advantage. On the other hand, Once Caldas came from less to more and in the second half had a positive reaction.
The target came alive after a corner kick, charging short for Billy Arce; The Ecuadorian hooked and was knocked down in the Tolima area. Referee Bismark Santiago reviewed the play on the VAR and awarded a penalty.
At minute 64, Dayro Moreno made it 1-1 from the penalty spot and restored peace of mind to Eleven, who added a golden point.
Tolima had the victory and lost it: penalty for handball in the visitor’s area, charge by Carlos Cortés Barreiro, and great save by James Aguirre. The white goalkeeper ended up being the hero for those led by Hernán Darío the ‘Arriero’ Herrera to obtain an important result.