Real Soacha Cundinamarca 3, Boca Juniors de Cali 1 — Torneo BetPlay Dimayor
Real Soacha Cundinamarca produced a dominant second-half display to defeat Boca Juniors de Cali 3-1 in a rain-soaked night at the Municipal Stadium, securing three crucial points in their push up the Colombian Torneo BetPlay Dimayor standings.
Match Overview
The hosts, who had entered the contest nicknamed the Guerreros de Soacha, started cautiously against a spirited Boca Juniors de Cali side that have shown glimpses of promise this season. With the match level at 1-1 at halftime, it was Real Soacha's tactical adjustment after the interval that turned the game decisively in their favor.
Key Moments
- 12' – Early breakthrough: Boca Juniors de Cali goalkeeper Darwin Pérez misjudged a clearance, and Real Soacha striker Andrés Tovar pounced to nutmeg the defender and slot into an empty net for the opener.
- 38' – Visitors respond: A well-worked corner routine ended with central defender Yorman Cortés rising highest to power a header past home keeper Luis Hurtado, making it 1-1.
- 58' – Soacha's response: Substitute winger Julián Valero injected pace down the right. His cross found Juan Camilo Angulo, who clinically finished at the near post.
- 78' – Seal the win: Angulo turned provider, releasing Kevin Parra down the channel. Parra's composed left-footed strike beat Pérez at his near post to complete a 3-1 scoreline.
Tactical Story
Real Soacha boss Óscar Villarreal switched from a flat 4-4-2 to a more aggressive 4-3-3 after the break, which overloaded Boca Juniors de Cali's midfield. The movement of Angulo and Parra in the half-spaces consistently stretched the visiting backline, and once Soacha regained the lead, they controlled possession effectively. In contrast, Boca Juniors de Cali faded badly as the match wore on, managing just one shot on target after the 60th minute.
Standout Players
- Juan Camilo Angulo (Real Soacha): A goal and an assist, plus relentless pressing from the wings.
- Luis Hurtado (Real Soacha): Made two excellent saves, including a point-blank stop at 1-1 that kept his team level.
- Yorman Cortés (Boca Juniors de Cali): His equalizing header was a highlight, but he could not prevent a late collapse.
Season Impact
Victory lifts Real Soacha Cundinamarca into the top half of the Torneo BetPlay Dimayor table as the league approaches its mid-season mark. For Boca Juniors de Cali, it is a third away defeat in four matches, and they will need a quick response to avoid being dragged into the relegation conversation.