Sebastián Navarro Shines with Goal and Assist in Fortaleza CEIF’s Victory Over Deportivo Cali

Sebastián Navarro contributed on Tuesday to the victory of Fortaleza CEIF by 2-1 against Deportivo Cali at the Enrique Olaya Herrera stadium. Navarro scored one goal and provided one assist for the home team.

Sebastián Oliveros’s team also scored through Daniel Rivera, while Fredy Montero netted for the visitors.

Navarro opened the scoring in the 10th minute after a one-on-one with the goalkeeper. The attacking midfielder shot low to the left corner after combining with Nicolás Rodríguez. Fortaleza doubled their lead in the 56th minute through Rivera, who headed in after a corner kick that left the goalkeeper unable to stop it despite getting a touch, with Navarro providing the assist.

One minute from the end, Montero calmly converted a penalty awarded after Andrey Estupiñán fouled Alejandro Moralez, allowing Deportivo Cali to narrow the gap.

Although he did not prevent his team from taking all three points, Roger Murillo missed a great opportunity for Fortaleza in the match.

Highlights

CONSEQUENCES:

Fortaleza CEIF remains in third place with seven points from three matches in the Clausura.

Deportivo Cali, which has not won away in five league matches (0 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses), is in fourteenth place with three points.

IN THE SCORERS:

Montero’s goal means he has scored in consecutive league matches. Navarro scored his first goal in Primera A in his 21st appearance in the competition.

INJURY REPORT:

No players were withdrawn due to injury.

VAR INFLUENCE:

No plays were annulled as a result of VAR.