Chicó FC vs Ind. Medellín 2023 Liga BetPlay, Apertura
Introduction
Boyacá Chicó are hosting Independiente Medellín
at La Independencia, Tunja, Colombia, starting on . The match is a part of the Colombian Primera A.
Match Commentary
- 14': Goal! Boyacá Chicó 1, Independiente Medellín 0. Michael Gómez (Boyacá Chicó) header from very close range to the top right corner.
- 24': Delvin Alfonzo (Boyacá Chicó) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+3': First Half ends, Boyacá Chicó 1, Independiente Medellín 0.
- 45': Substitution, Boyacá Chicó. Eduard Banguero replaces Delvin Alfonzo.
- 45': Substitution, Independiente Medellín. Andrés Ricaurte replaces David Loaiza.
- 52': Goal! Boyacá Chicó 2, Independiente Medellín 0. Geimer Balanta (Boyacá Chicó) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Sebastián Támara.
- 59': Substitution, Independiente Medellín. Samir Mayo replaces Andrés Ricaurte.
- 59': Substitution, Independiente Medellín. Juan David Arizala replaces Johan Martínez.
- 62': Déinner Quiñones (Independiente Medellín) is shown the yellow card.
- 70': Substitution, Boyacá Chicó. Wilmar Cruz replaces Michael Gómez.
- 74': Substitution, Boyacá Chicó. Kevin Londoño replaces Ángelo Peña.
- 79': Substitution, Boyacá Chicó. Juan Asprilla replaces Geimer Balanta.
- 81': Frank Lozano (Boyacá Chicó) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 82': Substitution, Independiente Medellín. Darwin Palacio replaces Jorge Cabezas.
- 82': Substitution, Independiente Medellín. Breiner Moya replaces Déinner Quiñones.
- 90'+3': Elkin Mosquera (Boyacá Chicó) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
Game Information
Competition: Colombian Primera A
Venue: La Independencia
Location: Tunja, Colombia
Attendance: 1,000
Venue: La Independencia
Location: Tunja, Colombia
Attendance: 1,000
Colombian Primera A Standings
| POS | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| +14 | Deportes Tolima | 17 | 35 | 2 |
| +12 | Bucaramanga | 16 | 32 | 2 |
| +10 | Independiente Santa Fe | 17 | 31 | 4 |
| +9 | La Equidad | 16 | 29 | 3 |
Statistics
 DIM |
CHI |
|
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fouls | 20 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 0 | Offsides | 1 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 6 |
| 2 | Saves | 1 |
| 59.8 | Possession | 40.2 |
| 14 | SHOTS | 10 |
| 1 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.1 | On Target % | 0.4 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 416 | Accurate Passes | 226 |
| 488 | Passes | 314 |
| 0.9 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 3 | Accurate Crosses | 3 |
| 9 | Crosses | 21 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.1 |
| 40 | Long Balls | 45 |
| 26 | Accurate Long Balls | 15 |
| 0.7 | Long Balls % | 0.3 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 2 |
| 6 | Effective Tackles | 7 |
| 9 | Tackles | 9 |
| 0.7 | Tackle % | 0.8 |
| 8 | Interceptions | 6 |
| 16 | Effective Clearances | 7 |
| 16 | Clearances | 7 |
Boyacá Chicó (4-3-3)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rogerio Caicedo (GK) |
| 4 | Henry Plazas |
| 3 | Elkin Mosquera  |
| 20 | Agustín Aleo |
| 16 | Delvin Alfonzo |
| 19 | Frank Lozano |
| 21 | Louis Pena |
| 8 | Sebastián Tamara |
| 30 | Michael Gómez |
| 29 | Jacobo Pimentel |
| 10 | Geimer Balanta |
Independiente Medellín (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 12 | Luis Vásquez (GK) |
| 28 | Guillermo Tegue |
| 29 | Jhon Palacios |
| 2 | Andrés Alfonso |
| 4 | Cristian Graciano |
| 8 | Deiner Quiñónez |
| 15 | Jaime Alvarado Hoyos |
| 6 | David Loaiza |
| 18 | Edwin Cetre |
| 19 | Johan Andrés Martínez |
| 7 | Jorge Cabezas |
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