Llaneros secured a hard-fought victory over Deportivo Pereira at the Estadio Bello Horizonte in a tense Primera A encounter. The deadlock was finally broken in the 54th minute when N. Ospina found the back of the net for Llaneros, a crucial goal assisted by Jhon Vasquez. The match was characterized by a high number of yellow cards, reflecting the competitive nature of the fixture, with both sides seeing players cautioned. The decisive moment arguably came in the 79th minute when Deportivo Pereira's S. Aguilar received a second yellow card, leading to his dismissal and leaving his team a man down. Despite numerous substitutions and continued physicality, Llaneros held firm to seal the 1-0 win.