Politecnico J.I.C. 2–3 Ferrovalvulas FC
Colombian Regional League – 10 July 2026, 23:10 kick‑off

Ferrovalvulas snatch dramatic late win in regional thriller

In a pulsating Colombian Regional League encounter, Ferrovalvulas FC came from behind to beat Politecnico J.I.C. 3‑2 on Friday night. The visitors produced a stirring second‑half fightback, scoring twice in the final 15 minutes to snatch all three points in front of a vocal home crowd at the Estadio Politécnico.

Home side starts brightly, takes early lead

Politecnico made a flying start, pressing high and forcing Ferrovalvulas into errors. Their pressure paid off in the 12th minute when midfielder Santiago Ruiz curled a free‑kick over the wall and into the top corner. The home fans roared their approval, and Politecnico continued to dominate the first half.

Ferrovalvulas struggled to find their rhythm, but against the run of play they equalised in the 34th minute. A long ball caught the Politecnico defence flat, and striker Juan Camilo Zuluaga rounded the keeper to slot home. The joy was short‑lived, however, as Politecnico restored their lead just before half‑time through a well‑worked set‑piece headed in by defender Andrés Montoya.

Second‑half turnaround leaves Politecnico stunned

The second half was a different contest. Ferrovalvulas tightened up at the back and began to win the midfield battle. Politecnico, perhaps tired after their first‑half exertion, began to drop deeper.

The visitors equalised again in the 76th minute when winger Óscar Rojas cut inside and unleashed a drive that deflected past the helpless goalkeeper. That goal lifted Ferrovalvulas, and they completed the comeback in the 88th minute. Substitute Carlos Giraldo pounced on a loose ball inside the box and fired low into the corner, sparking wild celebrations from the away bench.

Key players and league implications

For Ferrovalvulas, the victory lifts them up the regional league standings and strengthens their push for a playoff spot. Politecnico, meanwhile, will rue missed chances in the first half and defensive lapses that cost them dearly. The result keeps the league table tight, with several teams now within striking distance of the top places.

Man of the match honours likely belong to Ferrovalvulas’ Carlos Giraldo, whose impact off the bench proved decisive, while Politecnico’s Santiago Ruiz also stood out despite ending on the losing side.