“Jersson González receives a yellow card for simulation, setting an early confrontational tone”
“Junior Hernández opens the scoring with a left-footed strike from the penalty area after sustained Tolima pressure”
Pivotal“Juan Torres seals victory with a right-footed finish from the penalty area, converting a counterattack setup by Jader Valencia”
Pivotal“Multiple players receive yellow cards for arguing as tempers flare in stoppage time”
Deportes Tolima
O'Higgins
Outstanding performance
Deportes Tolima•DefenderDeportes Tolima delivered a composed performance to secure a crucial 2-0 victory over O'Higgins in Copa Libertadores action. Junior Hernández broke the deadlock late in the first half with a clinical left-footed finish from inside the penalty area, capitalizing on a sustained period of pressure from the Colombian side. The match became increasingly fractious as it wore on, with seven yellow cards dished out including bookings for simulation and arguing. Juan Torres sealed the victory three minutes from time with a well-taken strike from the center of the penalty area, finishing off a swift counterattack orchestrated by substitute Jader Valencia. This result puts Tolima in a strong position in their continental campaign while leaving O'Higgins with work to do.
How entertaining was this match?
Higgins is awarded a free kick in the defensive half of the field.
Élan RicardoÉlan Ricardo commits a foul for Deportes Tolima.
Jader Valencia from Deportes Tolima earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Higgins receives a yellow card.
Substitution for Deportes Tolima: Juan Mera comes on to take the place of Luis Sandoval.
Substitution for Deportes Tolima: Juan Mera comes on to take the place of Luis Sandoval.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of stoppage time.
Adrián ParraYellow CardAdrián Parra from Deportes Tolima receives a yellow card.
assist: Jader Valencia
Higgins 0, Juan Torres from Deportes Tolima scores with a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, sending the ball straight into the center of the goal. The goal was set up by Jader Valencia after a quick counterattack.
Higgins has given away a foul, with Cristian Arrieta being the player responsible.
Higgins takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it gets deflected. The assist came from Joaquín Tapia.
Corner kick awarded to Deportes Tolima, following a foul by Alan Robledo.
Higgins makes a substitution as Bastián Yáñez comes on to take the place of Martín Sarrafiore.
Higgins makes a substitution as Thiago Vecino comes on to replace Arnaldo Castillo.
Higgins. Nicolás Garrido comes on to take the place of Juan Leiva.
Higgins. Arnaldo Castillo has been flagged for being offside.
Shot on goal denied. Jersson González from Deportes Tolima takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Substitution for Deportes Tolima: Jader Valencia comes on to take the place of Adrián Parra.
Higgins. The goal was allowed by Luis Sandoval.
Higgins is awarded a free kick on the right side of the field.
Anderson Angulo from Deportes Tolima commits a foul.
The attempt was thwarted. Luis Sandoval from Deportes Tolima took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it was successfully stopped.
Jersson González from Deportes Tolima earns a free kick in the offensive zone.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Deportes Tolima.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Shot on goal denied. Jersson González from Deportes Tolima takes a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
Higgins. The goal was allowed by Cristian Arrieta.
Substitution for Deportes Tolima: Élan Ricardo comes on to take the place of Brayan Rovira.
Junior Hernández from Deportes Tolima earns a free kick in the defensive zone.
Juan Torres from Deportes Tolima committed a handball.
Anderson Angulo from Deportes Tolima earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Higgins. Joaquín Tapia comes on to take the place of Bryan Rabello.
Higgins is awarded a free kick in his own half.
Adrián Parra from Deportes Tolima committed a foul.
Jan Angulo from Deportes Tolima is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Higgins. The goal was allowed by Jersson González.
Missed opportunity! Luis Sandoval from Deportes Tolima attempted a header from the left side of the six-yard box after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Deportes Tolima, following a play where Omar Carabalí was the one to give it away.
Higgins received an assist from Brayan Rovira.
Higgins strikes the right post with a right-footed attempt from the right side of the six-yard area, following an assist from Martín Sarrafiore.
Corner kick awarded to Deportes Tolima, following a save by Omar Carabalí.
Higgins is awarded a free kick on the left flank.
Luis Sandoval commits a foul for Deportes Tolima.
Deportes Tolima is flagged for offside. Jersson González has been caught in an offside position.
Higgins is currently at zero points.
Higgins is currently at zero.
Missed opportunity! Junior Hernández from Deportes Tolima took a left-footed shot from a challenging angle and long distance on the right, but it went wide to the right following a direct free kick.
Higgins receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
Adrián Parra from Deportes Tolima earns a free kick on the right side of the field.
Adrián Parra from Deportes Tolima earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Higgins is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Cristian Arrieta commits a foul for Deportes Tolima.
Higgins. Gabriel Pinto comes on to take the place of Benjamín Schamine, who has been injured.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be four minutes of stoppage time.
Missed opportunity! Jan Angulo from Deportes Tolima takes a shot from the center of the box, but it sails just over the bar. The chance was set up by Junior Hernández, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
Corner kick awarded to Deportes Tolima after Felipe Faúndez allowed the ball to go out.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Higgins takes a left-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area.
Élan RicardoYellow CardÉlan Ricardo of Deportes Tolima receives a yellow card.
assist: Brayan Rovira
Higgins 0. Junior Hernández from Deportes Tolima takes a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.
Higgins is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Foul committed by Jan Angulo of Deportes Tolima.
Jan Angulo commits a foul for Deportes Tolima.
Higgins is awarded a free kick on the left flank.
Luis Sandoval from Deportes Tolima earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Luis Sandoval from Deportes Tolima earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Cristian Arrieta commits a foul for Deportes Tolima.
Higgins earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
Higgins takes a shot with his right foot from beyond the penalty area.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
Match interruption - Deportes Tolima.
Missed opportunity! Adrián Parra from Deportes Tolima attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it goes just to the right of the goal.
Corner kick awarded to Deportes Tolima, following a foul by Benjamín Schamine.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Jan Angulo from Deportes Tolima.
Higgins is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Junior Hernández commits a foul for Deportes Tolima.
Higgins earns a free kick on the right flank.
Jersson GonzálezYellow CardJersson González from Deportes Tolima receives a yellow card.
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
VAR Review: Potential Penalty for Deportes Tolima.
Higgins - following a foul committed in the box...
Jersson GonzálezPenalty awarded to Deportes Tolima! Jersson González has been fouled inside the box.
Higgins takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it's deflected away.
Higgins is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Higgins is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
Corner kick awarded to Deportes Tolima after Alan Robledo allowed the ball to go out of play.
Anderson Angulo from Deportes Tolima earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
Higgins is awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
Junior Hernández commits a foul for Deportes Tolima.
Junior Hernández commits a foul for Deportes Tolima.
Missed opportunity. Junior Hernández from Deportes Tolima took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area.
Higgins takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the goal and to the left.
Higgins has allowed a goal, with Anderson Angulo being the scorer.
Deportes Tolima is penalized for offside. Junior Hernández has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Missed opportunity! Junior Hernández from Deportes Tolima took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. He was assisted by Adrián Parra.
The opening half is underway...
The teams have been revealed, and the players are currently going through their pre-match warm-up routines.
