Ibague, Colombia — Brayan Rovira delivered a stoppage-time winner as Deportes Tolima edged Once Caldas in a thrilling Colombian Primera A encounter that featured late drama and multiple scoring chances from both sides.
Tolima controlled proceedings throughout, maintaining nearly 60% possession and generating 21 shots compared to Once Caldas' nine. The hosts created the better opportunities, registering six shots on target to the visitors' four, but the match remained tightly contested until the final moments.
The match saw numerous attempts from key players on both sides. Kelvin Flórez and Edwar López tested the Once Caldas defense repeatedly for Tolima, while Pipe Gómez and Deinner Quiñónes led the visitors' attacking efforts. Ever Valencia also contributed to Tolima's offensive pressure in the second half.
The decisive sequence unfolded in the final minutes of regulation and stoppage time. Jorge Cardona found the net for Once Caldas in the 90th+3rd minute, appearing to salvage a point for the visitors. However, Rovira responded just two minutes later in the 90th+5th minute to secure all three points for the home side.
GOALS:- 90'+5' Brayan Rovira - Deportes Tolima- 90'+3' Jorge Cardona - Once Caldas
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Deportes Tolima: Brayan Rovira - Stoppage-time winner- Once Caldas: Jorge Cardona - Late equalizer
KEY STAT: Deportes Tolima dominated possession with 59% and outshot Once Caldas 21-9, including a 6-4 advantage in shots on target.