Fernando Uribe helped Deportivo Pereira make a comeback on Tuesday, leading to a 1-1 draw against Independiente Medellín at the Hernán Ramírez Villegas stadium, marking their seventh consecutive unbeaten match in Primera A.
Uribe scored for Deportivo Pereira three minutes before halftime with a volley following a corner kick. The forward shot low and center after linking up with José Moya.
García opened the scoring for Independiente Medellín at the 14-minute mark with a volley. The forward struck high and center after combining with midfielder Jhon Vásquez. However, Pereira responded well, and Uribe’s equalizer came in the 42nd minute.
The visitors extended their scoring streak to 13 games in the Primera A season. They haven’t been held scoreless since their defeat to Alianza on February 24.
Highlights
Consequences:
Deportivo Pereira is fourth with four points from two Clausura matches. They are unbeaten in four consecutive home league games (1 win, 3 draws).
Independiente Medellín, unbeaten in six away league matches (3 wins, 3 draws), sits in 11th place with two points from two matches.
Top Scorers:
Uribe opened his league account this season in his first appearance. Vásquez’s assist was his fourth of the season, tying for the seventh-best assist record in the current competition.
Injury Report:
Cristian Graciano was substituted in the 90th minute due to an injury setback for Medellín.
VAR Influence:
The match was tied when Deportivo Pereira had a penalty disallowed for Fernando Uribe in the 59th minute.
BETPLAY LEAGUE
Medellín struggles but manages a draw against Pereira
Luis Fernando Suárez’s team came close to securing all three points, but the game ended in a 1-1 draw. Fernando Uribe returned with a goal.
See you next time!
AS.COM PUBLISHED AT: 22:15 -05 07/22/2024 Matchday 2
Envigado 0 – 1 Santa Fe
Once Caldas 1 – 0 Rionegro Águilas
Millonarios 1 – 0 Atlético Bucaramanga
Nacional 2 – 1 América de Cali
Junior 2 – 1 Chicó
Deportivo Cali 1 – 0 Alianza FC
Deportivo Pereira 1 – 1 Medellín
