Match Summary
Independiente Medellin defeated America de Cali 3:1. The match was played in Primera A 2018. Goals were scored by Y. Moreno 17′, D. Cataño 38′, C. Martínez 69′ (pen.), G. Cano 86′. 12 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Independiente Medellin had 48% possession while America de Cali held 52%. Independiente Medellin had 12 shots (6 on target) compared to 8 (2 on target) for America de Cali. Independiente Medellin made 3 substitutions, America de Cali made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Independiente Medellin and America de Cali — 4 goals and 13 cards recorded during the match.
assist: Y. Moreno
Penalty
assist: L. Castro
Match Statistics
Independiente Medellin had 48% possession against America de Cali's 52%. Independiente Medellin registered 12 shots (6 on target) while America de Cali managed 8 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 8–4. Fouls committed: 25–20.
Lineups
Independiente Medellin lined up in a 4-2-2-2 formation under Ismael Rescalvo, while America de Cali deployed a 5-4-1 under Pedro Santos.
Defensive Solidity
Independiente Medellin deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against America de Cali's 5-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Independiente Medellin field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus America de Cali's 5 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Independiente Medellin start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 0 for America de Cali averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Substitutes
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Independiente Medellin have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. America de Cali show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Independiente Medellin
America de Cali
Head to Head
Independiente Medellin and America de Cali have met 6 times — Independiente Medellin won 1, America de Cali won 2, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. America de Cali leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 6 meetings. A combined 14 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.33 per match (7 for the home side, 7 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (67%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (33%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–1 in 2025.
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Independiente Medellin
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Drawn
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America de Cali
Recent Meetings (6)
API data: 24 Mar 2026