Once Caldas beats Llaneros 1-0 as Jorge Cardona scores, AS Colombia reports

Once Caldas Ends Three-Game Winless Streak with 1-0 Victory Over Llaneros

Once Caldas secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Llaneros in the Liga BetPlay II-2026, ending a three-match winless streak and keeping their hopes of advancing to the quadrangular alive, according to AS Colombia reported.

The match, played at Palogrande stadium in Manizales, saw Jorge Cardona score the only goal of the game in the 67th minute. The result moved Once Caldas to ninth place in the league table with 16 points, four points behind the qualifying zone, while Llaneros remained in 12th with 14 points.

Goalkeeper Duels and VAR Controversies Define a Tightly Contested Match

The first half was marked by strong goalkeeping performances from both teams. Once Caldas’ Joan Parra and Llaneros’ Roameth Romaña were instrumental in keeping the scoreline tight. Llaneros’ Kelvin Osorio nearly scored in the 23rd minute, but Parra made a diving save to deny him.

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Once Caldas’ best chance of the first half came when Felipe Gómez shot into the arms of Romaña after a rebound.

VAR Intervenes Twice as Once Caldas Claims Victory

The second half began with Once Caldas applying pressure, creating chances through Andrés Roa and Zapata. However, the game’s turning point arrived in the 60th minute when the referee, after a VAR review, awarded a penalty to Llaneros for a foul on Jhon Vásquez. The visitors’ Barreiro took the spot-kick but was denied by a stunning save from Parra.

Once Caldas beats Llaneros 1-0 as Jorge Cardona scores, AS Colombia reports

Just minutes later, Once Caldas capitalized on a corner kick. Jorge Cardona sent the ball into the net for the decisive goal. The VAR then corrected a previous decision, overturning a penalty awarded to Once Caldas, but the hosts held on to their lead.

Llaneros Suffer Red Card in Late Stages

Llaneros’ frustration grew in the 74th minute when Jhon Vásquez was shown a red card. The dismissal left the visitors with 10 men, reducing their chances of mounting a comeback.

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Despite the numerical disadvantage, Llaneros continued to press, but Parra’s continued heroics and the defensive resilience of Once Caldas ensured the 1-0 margin held until the final whistle.