J. Zapata shines as Once Caldas takes victory in Techo
With a goal and a standout performance, J. Zapata led Once Caldas to a crucial win over Fortaleza FC, which struggled after J. Solis's red card.
Fortaleza FC
Once CaldasA match defined by the red card
Once Caldas defeated Fortaleza FC 2-1, but the scoreline doesn't tell the whole story. The expulsion of J. Solis in the 61st minute was a turning point that left the hosts with ten men, allowing the visitors to take control of the match in the final minutes.
The first half was even, with a goal from S. Navarro for Fortaleza FC and an equalizer from J. Zapata for Once Caldas just before halftime. However, after the red card, the local team was forced to retreat, allowing Once Caldas to increase the pressure.
The standout player
J. Zapata was the star of the match, earning a rating of 8.2 thanks to his goal and three key passes that opened up spaces in the rival defense. His ability to create plays was crucial in the second half, where Once Caldas dominated possession and shots.
Despite Fortaleza FC showing resilience, especially in the first half, their lack of depth after the expulsion proved costly. Once Caldas, on the other hand, took advantage of the numerical advantage and sealed their victory with a goal from D. Moreno in the 82nd minute.
