The negative pothole of Deportes Tolima continues in the BetPlay 2022-II League. It is already incredible so many failed actions by those led by Hernán Torres that further exacerbates the crisis that the pijao club is experiencing. A wasted penalty by Jeison Lucumí, and numerical superiority for an hour or so were not direct factors for the necessary victory of the locals. The visit was also needed for the descent.
It was not the best game for Deportes Tolima, which, despite dominating most of the game, did not find the desired fortune and once again encountered the big problem they had throughout the second half: the definition. With possession of the ball at their feet, and with a clear possession in the match, the Tolimenses could not transform it into scoring options.
In fact, at 19 minutes, Cortuluá had the first option in the match with a cross from Alexis Castillo Manyoma that William Cuesta had to cut. The rebound for the fate of Deportes Tolima was rejected by a defender. Following that action, Julián Millán was able to break the zeros with a tremendous shot just wide. A first part full of controversy that appeared after 25 minutes with an unintentional blow by Kalazan Suárez in the face of Luis Fernando Miranda. Five minutes watching the VAR for Wander Mosquera who sent off the visiting player.
With the numerical superiority, there was never a clear action for Deportes Tolima in the first half. Junior Hernández had a soft header that Ernesto Hernández easily controlled. Already in the complement, the pijaos went out in search of breaking the zeros, first, with a great shot by Eduardo Sosa saved by Hernández.
Cortuluá, for his part, defended himself as best he could. Alexis Castillo Manyoma tried to overwhelm and send centers that no one reached. About 64 minutes came an unbeatable option. Raziel García crossed, headed Luis Miranda and Ernesto Hernández saved. Jeison Lucumí jumped on the popcorn, and could not push it. Brayan Cundumí’s foot hit Jeison’s face, and they ruled a penalty after seeing the VAR. However, the same affected executed over the crossbar.
At 74 minutes, Yohandry Orozco took a shot over the crossbar. Tolima could not with 11 players and with the penalty. They will face Patriotas in Tunja, while Cortuluá, who is still at the bottom of the table, will host Unión Magdalena on the eleventh date.
