Alianza Petrolera 2:3 Bucaramanga: Primera A Match Result

Match report

Bucaramanga secured a 3-2 victory over Alianza Petrolero in the fourth round of the Clausura phase of Colombia's Primera A on 9 August 2026. The away side took an early lead through F. Charrupi within five minutes before Alianza Petrolero levelled via C. Vergara on 28 minutes. L. Pons restored Bucaramanga's advantage shortly after on 34 minutes, and despite M. Martinez pulling one back for the hosts on 81 minutes, E. Batalla sealed the win with a late goal on the final minute of normal time.

The match was punctuated by a series of yellow cards and substitutions that reflected the growing tension. F. Sambueza received a booking on 37 minutes, followed by F. Hinestroza on 47 minutes. Alianza Petrolero made changes with L. Flores on 63 minutes and C. Esparragoza on 67 minutes, while Bucaramanga brought on F. Charrupi on 69 minutes before substituting F. Pardo and L. Pons on 75 and 76 minutes respectively. J. Garcia was cautioned on 86 minutes alongside the introduction of J. Munoz.

And here's the thing about the statistics: both sides shared possession equally at 50 percent, but the efficiency tells a different story. Alianza Petrolero attempted 101 attacks compared to Bucaramanga's 88, yet their expected goals stood at just 0.7 against 1.83 for the visitors. The hosts registered three shots on target from seven attempts inside the penalty area, while Bucaramanga converted five shots on target with an accuracy rate of 71 percent.

By then, the result meant Bucaramanga climbed to 13th place with 23 points from 19 matches, moving seven points clear of Alianza Petrolero who remain 17th on 17 points. The away side had previously beaten the hosts 2-1 earlier this season in May, and this victory extended their unbeaten run in recent fixtures following draws with Cucuta Deportivo and Llaneros.

Prepared from match data

Key numbers

Possession, % 50 – 50

Shots on target 3 – 5

Shots off target 4 – 2

Expected goals 0.70 – 1.83

⚽ 5' F. Charrupi — Goal ⚽ 28' C. Vergara — Goal ⚽ 34' L. Pons — Goal 🟨 37' F. Sambueza — Yellow card 🟨 47' F. Hinestroza — Yellow card ⇄ 63' L. Flores — Substitution ⇄ 67' C. Esparragoza — Substitution 🟨 69' F. Pardo — Yellow card ⇄ 69' F. Charrupi — Substitution ⇄ 75' F. Pardo — Substitution ⇄ 76' L. Pons — Substitution ⚽ 81' M. Martinez — Goal 🟨 86' J. Garcia — Yellow card ⇄ 86' J. Munoz — Substitution ⚽ 90' E. Batalla — Goal 🟨 90+3' E. Batalla — Yellow card

Match events

5' 0:1 Bucaramanga Goal F. Charrupi assist: E. Batalla
28' 1:1 Alianza Petrolera Goal C. Vergara assist: D. Quinones
34' 1:2 Bucaramanga Goal L. Pons assist: F. Sambueza
37' 1:2 Bucaramanga Yellow card F. Sambueza
47' 1:2 Bucaramanga Yellow card F. Hinestroza
63' 1:2 Bucaramanga Substitution L. Flores off: A. Zarate
67' 1:2 Alianza Petrolera Substitution C. Esparragoza off: F. Cantillo
69' 1:2 Alianza Petrolera Yellow card F. Pardo
69' 1:2 Bucaramanga Substitution F. Charrupi off: Fabry
75' 1:2 Alianza Petrolera Substitution F. Pardo off: I. Alba
76' 1:2 Bucaramanga Substitution L. Pons off: B. Caicedo
81' 2:2 Alianza Petrolera Goal M. Martinez
86' 2:2 Bucaramanga Yellow card J. Garcia
86' 2:2 Alianza Petrolera Substitution J. Munoz off: L. Palacios
90' 2:3 Bucaramanga Goal E. Batalla assist: B. Caicedo
90+3' 2:3 Bucaramanga Yellow card E. Batalla

Statistics

50 Possession, % 50

3 Shots on target 5

4 Shots off target 2

0.70 Expected goals 1.83

2 Big chances 2

101 Attacks 88

3 Corners 0

11 Fouls 19

18 Free kicks 11

0 Offsides 0

1 Yellow cards 4

0 Red cards 0

5 Goal kicks 9

25 Throw-ins 10

All statistics

6/1155% Aerial duels 5/1145%

73 Backward passes 74

4 Blocked shots 0

14 Clearances 18

1/138% Crosses 3/933%

1/119% Dribbles 4/1331%

0.79 Expected assists 1.21

67 Failed passes 71

2 Goalkeeper saves 1

19 Interceptions 3

7 Key passes 6

23/4551% Long passes 37/5963%

72 Passes into the final third 81

239 Passes in the opposition half 216

213 Passes in own half 234

0.27 Shot accuracy 0.71

7 Shots from outside the box 2

3 Shots inside the box 4

13/1587% Tackles 14/1782%

439 Total passes 441

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