CFD La Nororiental 0-3 Molino Viejo: Dominant Away Victory Shakes Up Colombian Regional League

Molino Viejo cruised to a comprehensive 3-0 victory over CFD La Nororiental on Monday evening at Estadio La Nororiental. The result lifts the visitors into contention near the top of the Colombian Regional League, while the hosts remain bottom of the table with serious defensive issues.

Match Overview

From the opening minutes, Molino Viejo looked sharper and more organized. Playing in their traditional yellow kit, they controlled the tempo through midfield trio Juan Pablo Ávila, Carlos Herrera, and young playmaker Santiago Ruiz. La Nororiental, in blue, attempted to press but were repeatedly exposed by quick transitions.

The breakthrough came in the 18th minute. Ruiz played a perfectly weighted through ball to striker Edwin Rojas, who slotted calmly past the advancing goalkeeper. The crowd fell silent as Molino Viejo continued to dominate. By half-time, the visitors had registered 10 shots to La Nororiental’s 2.

Key Moments

• 18’ – Rojas opens the scoring with a clinical finish after Ruiz’s assist.
• 34’ – Herrera doubles the lead with a powerful strike from 25 yards that curls into the top corner.
• 56’ – La Nororiental’s best chance: forward Jhon Jaramillo hits the post from an acute angle.
• 73’ – Molino Viejo seal the result. Substitute Andrés López heads in a corner from the near post.
• 82’ – La Nororiental defender Felipe Osorio receives a straight red card for a reckless tackle on Ruiz.

Tactical Battle

Molino Viejo manager Héctor Arias employed a fluid 4-2-3-1 that allowed Ruiz to roam in the pocket behind Rojas. La Nororiental tried to match with a 4-4-2 but were overrun in central midfield. The home team’s full-backs pushed high but were repeatedly caught out of position, leading to the three goals. After the red card, Molino Viejo simply held possession and killed the game.

Standout Players

• Santiago Ruiz (Molino Viejo) – The architect of the victory, providing the assist for the first goal and pulling the strings throughout.
• Carlos Herrera (Molino Viejo) – Scored a stunning second goal and covered every blade of grass in midfield.
• Edwin Rojas (Molino Viejo) – Always in the right place; his movement unsettled the hosts’ defense.

Table Impact

Molino Viejo climb to 3rd place with 18 points from 9 matches, three points behind leaders Deportivo Pasto B. In contrast, La Nororiental remain in last place with just 4 points, having conceded 21 goals in 9 games. Their survival hopes are fading fast. Next week, Molino Viejo host Atlético San Miguel, while La Nororiental travel to Unión Sabaneta.