Deportivo Pasto 1:2 Rionegro Águilas Doradas — Informe del Partido

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystINFORME DEL PARTIDO

Rionegro Águilas Doradas came from behind to beat Deportivo Pasto 2-1 in the Primera A Apertura, with Jhon Meléndez the standout performer in a hard-fought away victory. Pasto struck early through Jorge Obregón, but the visitors responded with two goals either side of half-time to claim all three points.

The match turned on the stroke of half-time when Javier Mena levelled unassisted in the 45th minute, before Anthony Vasquez Arcila put Rionegro ahead just seven minutes after the restart with Eduar Arízalas providing the assist. Pasto’s task grew tougher when Matías Pisano was sent off in the 69th minute, earning a second yellow to reduce the hosts to ten men.

Rionegro controlled the contest on the numbers, holding 56% possession and firing 18 shots to Pasto’s six, with an expected goals tally of 1.97 against 0.43. The first half was particularly one-sided, as the visitors dominated with 71% possession and 14 attempts, though Pasto improved after the break with 59% ball control. Jhon Meléndez earned a 7.8 rating as a defender, the highest on the park, anchoring a backline that kept the hosts at bay despite their late pressure.

Preguntas y Respuestas

What was the final score of Deportivo Pasto vs Rionegro Águilas Doradas?

Deportivo Pasto 1-2 Rionegro Águilas Doradas (Primera A, Apertura).

Who scored?

Jorge Obregón (10', assist Santiago Córdoba) for Deportivo Pasto; Javier Mena (45') for Rionegro Águilas Doradas; Anthony Vasquez Arcila (52', assist Eduar Arízalas) for Rionegro Águilas Doradas.

Were there any red cards in Deportivo Pasto vs Rionegro Águilas Doradas?

Yes — sent off: Matías Pisano (Deportivo Pasto, 69').

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