It was not an easy game for Unión Magdalena or Jaguares de Córdoba. However, in a masterful pass from Roberto Hinojosa and a great definition from Daiver Vega, the Samario team managed to keep the three points at home and join the leadership shared with Millonarios. Alexis Márquez’s debut in the feline group did not go as expected.
Jaguares did not lift their heads with few options, but it must be said that the visit came out with the initiative as soon as the commitment began. After two minutes, a divided ball was left for Carlos Copete who finished off and Carlos Bejarano saved with ease. However, Unión Magdalena, who had barely crossed the half, quickly scored with a three-finger pass from Roberto Hinojosa and a cross definition from Daiver Vega.
With the opening on the scoreboard, Jaguares perked up, but Carlos Copete’s shot was very soft at the hands of Carlos Bejarano. About 25 minutes in, Fabián Cantillo was left alone against José Soto and when it came time to define, he finished off over the crossbar. Before the end of the first half, a great shot by Duván Viáfara culminated in his expulsion.
Already in the complement, Unión Magdalena had the initiative with Jairo Palomino arriving in the area. A shot from José Soto meters away was saved by the goalkeeper. The rebound could not be capitalized by any samarian player. Then it was Carlos Copete entering the area and Carlos Bejarano responded.
The minutes passed and Jaguares kept trying to equalize. At 65 minutes an overflow by Pablo Rojas ended up entering the area and took a threatening shot that Carlos Bejarano saved. The last section was more of the Cordovans who tried to establish parity, but nothing could with a sure Bejarano. Unión Magdalena will visit Águilas Doradas, while those from Sinú will receive Bucaramanga.
