Deportivo Pereira celebrate narrow win over Once Caldas

Deportivo Pereira overcame Once Caldas in a close win on Thursday, 1x2, on matchweek 8. Coming into the contest, Hernan Herrera's team came from a defeat, and Leonel Álvarez's team came from four wins. Dayro Moreno was decisive with 1 goal.

The opening goal was scored by Darwin Quintero early in the game. In the 7th minute, Deportivo Pereira increased their lead with a goal from Andrés Ibargüen.

Dayro Moreno netted the last goal deep into added time from the penalty spot. With this strike, Dayro Moreno reached 5th goals for the season.

After the result Deportivo Pereira are 2nd in the table, with 16 points, while Once Caldas sit 13th place, with 9 points. In the next fixture, Leonel Álvarez's team will play at home against Junior Barranquilla. Meanwhile, Hernan Herrera's team visit Millonarios.