Match report
Fortaleza FC beat Once Caldas 3–2 at Fortaleza FC Stadium in Primera A. K. Balanta opened the scoring in the 16th minute. Fortaleza FC have 3 wins in their last 5, while Once Caldas have 3 wins in their last 5.
Match events
1H
⚽K. Balantaassist J. Cajares
16'
A. Arroyo
26'
27'
⚽J. Alvaradoassist J. Castaño
⚽Y. Díaz
39'
43'
J. Cuesta
2H
50'
⚽E. Beltrán
59'
J. Cardona
⚽K. Balantaassist M. Barragán
62'
⇄C. Santander↓ Y. Díaz
72'
72'
⇄Mathias Gonzalez↓ E. Beltrán
⇄M. Silva↓ K. Balanta
81'
81'
⇄J. Parra↓ J. Alvarado
Momentum
FF
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ONC
Match info
TournamentPrimera A · Colombia · Tier 1
Kick-offMay 18, 2023 · 19:00
VenueFortaleza FC Stadium
Attendance29,968 / 39,431 (76%)
RefereeJ. Gil (Pol)
FIFA ranking
#17·
#6
#17·#6Where to watch
Sky Sports
Statistics
55Ball possession %45
2.5Expected goals (xG)2
15Total shots12
8Shots on target5
5Shots off target5
4Blocked shots1
9Corner kicks6
3Offsides3
10Fouls13
1Yellow cards4
0Red cards1
3Goalkeeper saves5
525Passes519
79Pass accuracy %77
16Tackles16
Player of the match
J. Cardona7.9Lineups
FF 4-3-36.79Formation7.344-3-3 ONC
Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | G | +/- | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Atletico Nacional | 25 | 18 | 1 | 6 | 49:21 | +28 | 55 | LWWLW |
| 2 |  Junior | 25 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 38:28 | +10 | 44 | LWWLW |
| 3 |  Deportes Tolima | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 31:21 | +10 | 37 | WDLWW |
| 4 |  Santa Fe | 23 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 35:24 | +11 | 35 | DWDDL |
| 5 | Once Caldas | 21 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 33:25 | +8 | 34 | DWDDW |
| 6 |  America de Cali | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 26:20 | +6 | 34 | WWLWW |
| 7 |  Deportivo Pasto | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 29:28 | +1 | 34 | WWLWW |
| 8 |  Internacional de Bogota | 21 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28:35 | -7 | 28 | WDLWD |
| 9 |  Deportivo Cali | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 20:16 | +4 | 27 | LWDWD |
| 10 |  Millonarios | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 31:23 | +8 | 26 | LWDLW |
| 11 |  Independiente Medellin | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 26:24 | +2 | 26 | DLWDL |
| 12 |  Águilas Doradas | 19 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 20:25 | -5 | 26 | WLWDL |
| 13 |  Bucaramanga | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 26:20 | +6 | 23 | DLDLW |
| 14 |  Llaneros | 19 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 17:20 | -3 | 22 | DLWDL |
| 15 | Fortaleza FC | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 22:27 | -5 | 22 | DLDLW |
| 16 |  Jaguares | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 20:33 | -13 | 18 | LLWLL |
| 17 |  Alianza Valledupar | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 13:27 | -14 | 17 | DLWDL |
| 18 |  Chico | 19 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 15:32 | -17 | 17 | LWLLD |
| 19 |  Cucuta | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 22:35 | -13 | 16 | DLDLL |
| 20 |  Deportivo Pereira | 19 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15:32 | -17 | 10 | LDLWD |
European qualification Relegation
Primera A
2026Fortaleza FC2-1Once CaldasChampions League
2024Fortaleza FC0-2Once CaldasDomestic Cup
2023Once Caldas3-2Fortaleza FCPrimera A
2022Fortaleza FC1-0Once Caldas