Cúcuta Deportivo beat Independiente Medellín 1-0 in Primera A, Apertura, despite being second best for long spells. Jaime Peralta's first-half strike separated the sides, and Cúcuta held on as Medellín dominated the ball and chances but couldn't find a way through.
The only goal arrived in the 25th minute when Carlos Rentería set up Jaime Peralta to make it 0-1. Cúcuta then dug in, absorbing pressure, and though Yair Abonia was booked in the 22nd minute and Peralta himself went into the book on the stroke of half-time, they kept their lead intact.
The numbers tell the story of the home side's frustration: Medellín had 64% possession, 19 shots and eight on target, but Cúcuta's goalkeeper made seven saves to preserve the win. Cúcuta had just two shots on target all night, yet took the one that mattered.
