Cucuta and Deportivo Pasto drew in a match of sterile dominance

Dominance without clarity

Deportivo Pasto had control of the ball with 62% possession, but this did not translate into a victory. Despite generating more shots, the team failed to capitalize on their opportunities, finishing with 13 total shots compared to Cucuta's 8. The first half reflected this dynamic: although Pasto opened the scoring through Patrick Preciado in the 14th minute, Cucuta quickly responded and turned the match around with two goals in three minutes, leaving the visitors in a complicated situation.

The equalizer for Deportivo Pasto came in the 84th minute, again thanks to Preciado, who stood out with a brace and was the highest-rated player of the match, scoring 8.15. However, the lack of clarity in attack and the inability to take advantage of their dominance became evident, allowing Cucuta to maintain the draw despite being at the bottom of the table.

A point that does not satisfy

The result leaves Deportivo Pasto in third place, but with a streak of negative results that could complicate their path to qualification. Meanwhile, Cucuta, although still in second-to-last position, showed improvement in their play, which could indicate a change in their dynamics. However, the lack of consistency remains a problem for both teams, who must find a way to convert dominance and chances into points that truly count in the fight for their respective positions in the standings.