Match Report
9 points for Cúcuta Deportivo (11th), 17 for Alianza Petrolera (17th): an 8-point gap. Recent form told a different story for Alianza Petrolera: only 40th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 17th. Scoring rates set the scale: Cúcuta Deportivo 1 scored and 1.63 conceded per game, Alianza Petrolera 0.68 and 1.42, with the league averaging 1.27.
Alianza Petrolera had not won in 5 games.
Estadio General Santander, capacity 42,000, hosted the game. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.
Goal scorers
Cúcuta Deportivo: Jaime Peralta (63')
Key stats
Possession: Cúcuta Deportivo 55% · Alianza Petrolera 45% · Total shots: 10-12 · On target: 3-3 · Corners: 3-5