Junior and Once Caldas played out a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Estadio Romelio Martinez in a Primera A encounter characterized by defensive solidity and late drama. The first half saw a cagey affair with both sides picking up yellow cards, including C. Barrios for Junior in the 26th minute and P. Gomez for Once Caldas just before the break. The second half continued with multiple substitutions from both teams as they sought an advantage. The deadlock was finally broken in the 79th minute when D. Moreno, assisted by J. D. Cuesta Santos, found the net for Once Caldas. However, Junior responded with a spirited late surge, and G. Paiva, set up by D. Socarras, secured an equalizer in the 88th minute, ensuring both teams left with a point after a match that saw a flurry of late yellow cards, reflecting the intensity of the closing stages.