Boca Juniors de Cali secured a 3-2 victory over Real Cartagena during the 12th matchday of the Torneo BetPlay II-2026 on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Estadio Jaime Morón León, in a fixture that was briefly suspended following a pitch invasion by home supporters, Win Sports reported.
Match Progression and Goals at Estadio Jaime Morón
The visiting side opened the scoring early in the first half when Pablo Urrutia found the back of the net in the 14th minute. Shortly after, José Andrade extended the lead for Boca Juniors de Cali with a goal in the 17th minute, stunning the hosts in Cartagena.
Boca Juniors de Cali added a third goal shortly after halftime when Andrade struck again in the 61st minute to make it 3-0. Real Cartagena attempted a late comeback when Fredy Montero converted a penalty kick in the 68th minute, followed by a header in the final minute of regulation. Despite the late goals, the home side fell short of an equalizer as the match finished 3-2 in favor of the visitors. A visiting player was also expelled in the 71st minute.
Fans Invade Pitch and Force Players into Locker Rooms
The fixture experienced a major disruption in the 64th minute when supporters from the south and north stands of the Estadio Jaime Morón León invaded the playing surface, according to reports from Caracol Radio. The abrupt entry of fans prompted immediate intervention from security personnel and the Grupo de Operaciones Especiales (GOES), while players from both squads were quickly escorted to the locker rooms for safety.
The disturbances also involved verbal confrontations directed at club directors and members of the family Díaz Poso. Authorities subsequently cleared the grandstands, and after a lengthy delay, the match resumed behind closed doors without spectators present.
Managerial Assessment and Team Struggles
Real Cartagena manager Álvaro Hernández addressed the media in a post-match press conference, pointing to a difficult week that included an incident involving the delegation upon returning from Santa Marta. Hernández explained that his tactical setup aimed to control the midfield, but conceded that the early goals altered the team’s emotional stability and plan.
«Creo que fue algo más emocional cuando Boca empezó a marcar. Creo que nuestro plan se desdibujó ahí», stated Hernández, adding that defensive vulnerabilities on set pieces and difficulties supplying the forwards hindered the squad. Despite the setback, Hernández emphasized his commitment to securing a spot in the upcoming finals. Hernández detailed the adjustments made after the goals by stating: Intentamos retrasar a Pino en una línea de tres y abrir completamente el juego por Salas y Graciano.
Diaz Family Leaves Real Cartagena After Crowd Incidents
The defeat and subsequent crowd incidents triggered immediate fallout within the club’s administration.
«Hoy abandono Cartagena. No tengo nada que ver con nómina ni para nada.
Hoy la familia Díaz, como la vaticinó el alcalde Dumek Turbay, se va de Real Cartagena, porque hemos hecho un esfuerzo familiar para que al equipo le vaya bien y lastimosamente las cosas no se están dando
, afirmó Díaz en diálogo con Primer Tiempo. El empresario agregó: Aquí nadie pone un peso, ni la Alcaldía ni la Gobernación ni nadie.
What Happened in the Match Between Real Cartagena and Boca Juniors De Cali?
What was the final score of the match between Real Cartagena and Boca Juniors de Cali?
Boca Juniors de Cali defeated Real Cartagena 3-2 at the Estadio Jaime Morón León during the Torneo BetPlay II-2026 fixture on October 3, 2026.
Who scored the goals for Boca Juniors de Cali?
Pablo Urrutia opened the scoring in the 14th minute, and José Andrade added two goals in the 17th and 61st minutes.
Why was the match temporarily suspended?
The referee halted the match in the 64th minute following a pitch invasion by home supporters from the stadium’s stands, which forced players to retreat to the dressing rooms until order was restored by security forces.
How did Real Cartagena respond following the suspension?
Fredy Montero scored from the penalty spot in the 68th minute and added a second goal via a header in the final minute, but the team could not overcome the three-goal deficit.
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