Atlético Bucaramanga traveled to Manizales for the points and got them, after a complex match at Palogrande. With a goal by Yeison Moreno and good saves by Juan Camilo Chaverra, the leopards beat Once Caldas 0-1, in a round match for Armando ‘Piripi’ Osma’s men. They reached 21 points and entered the classification zone; now they are eighth, dethroning Envigado.
In the first half, Once Caldas was seen looking to build from their own field, exploiting the right wing, and also trying through the middle distance. Bucaramanga bet on high pressure and tried not to get complicated without the ball; developed a very intelligent game and goalkeeper Juan Camilo Chaverra became key. An attractive first half that ended goalless.
At 5 minutes, the ‘White-White’ generated the first action. Ball by Juan David Pérez for Nelson Quiñones, who shot on goal and was met with a good response from Chaverra. The leopard tried until 17′, after an error by Dannovi Quiñonez; Once Caldas was badly stopped in defense and Sherman Cárdenas tried the partnership that has had such an effect in Bucaramanga. Hook and center for Dayro Moreno, but Gerardo Ortíz appeared very attentive to prevent the connection.
About minute 27′, the homeowner approached again. Pérez’s mid-range shot and goalkeeper Chaverra had to stretch to send the ball to the corner. The white team continued to attack and tried it the same way, at 35′, through Juan David Rodríguez, who almost surprised; the ball passed very close to the corner.
The minutes were running out but those of Diego Corredor had gasoline to spare. 42′ was passing when Juan David Pérez recovered a ball and after a wall between Marlon Piedrahita and Quiñones, the winger took a shot in search of goal, which went wide. In the last breath of the first half, Once Caldas scored another good chance, this time with Robert Mejía who crashed the ball into the post; Ayron del Valle appeared on the rebound and sent it to save, but the action was already invalidated for being out of place.
In the complement the panorama did not change much and the white cast continued trying with the middle distance. Pérez tested Chaverra’s reflexes again, at 53′, who once again won the duel. Impressive save, after a difficult ball that he stung earlier.
The coach ‘Piripi’ Osma moved his chips and they had an effect. On minute 74, after an impeccable pass from Juan Gabriel Marcelin from the left, Yeison Moreno took the lead and after getting rid of central defender Brayan Córdoba, he sent it to the back, defining with great personality before goalkeeper Ortíz came out.
The game was intense until the final minutes. Chaverra continued to be key to the good result. The visit withstood constant attacks, mainly with band play. On the last breath of the match, Diego Valdes anticipated Cristian Subero and crashed the ball into the crossbar. Awesome save! Bucaramanga ended up suffering, but managed to hold on 0-1, ending the undefeated home team of Once Caldas.
