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Once Caldas emerged victorious over Envigado in a thrilling Primera A match at Estadio Palogrande, 2-1.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams displaying strong attacking intent. Once Caldas held a slight edge in possession (54% to Envigado's 46%), although Envigado had more shots on goal, but it was Once Caldas who found the back of the net twice.
The first half ended with the scores tied at 1-1, with Envigado scoring in the 25th minute. Once Caldas then responded with a goal in the 65th minute. The second half saw some intense substitutions, with several key players entering the game in an attempt to turn the tide. Once Caldas put the nail in the coffin in the 88th minute.
A key moment was the dismissal of Bayron Garcés of Envigado in the 72nd minute with a second yellow card. That proved crucial, as Once Caldas capitalized on the numerical advantage to secure their victory.
Once Caldas' approach seemed focused on controlling midfield and leveraging their chances, while Envigado attempted a more direct style. This strategy worked in stages, but unfortunately, Envigado struggled to overcome Once Caldas' defense in the crucial final stages of the match. The match also featured some intriguing substitutions, changing the dynamics of the game at key points.
The crowd at Estadio Palogrande was treated to a hard fought match with plenty of excitement. A great game to remember, and a crucial win for Once Caldas in the Primera A.