Independiente Medellín 3-2 Deportivo Pasto: Late Drama Secures Thrilling Comeback Victory

At the Estadio Atanasio Girardot, Independiente Medellín staged a remarkable second‑half fightback to overcome Deportivo Pasto 3‑2 in a pulsating Categoría Primera A encounter on 26 July 2026. The home side trailed twice before a stoppage‑time winner sent the Medellín faithful into raptures.

Match Summary

Deportivo Pasto stunned the home crowd by taking the lead inside 10 minutes. A swift counter‑attack saw Facundo Boné slide the ball past Medellín keeper Andrés Mosquera. Pasto doubled their advantage in the 34th minute through a powerful header from Carlos Henao after a well‑worked corner. Medellín pulled one back just before half‑time: Miguel Borja latched onto a through ball, rounded the keeper, and slotted home to make it 2‑1 at the break.

The second half was a different story. Medellín dominated possession and carved out chance after chance. The equaliser came in the 67th minute when Luis Díaz (no relation to the Liverpool star) cut inside from the left and unleashed a fierce shot into the top corner. Both sides pushed for a winner, and it arrived in the 92nd minute. A corner was only partially cleared, and substitute Jhon Vásquez volleyed home from 12 yards to spark wild celebrations.

Key Moments

• 10' Goal – Facundo Boné: Quick break and clinical finish gave Pasto a dream start.
• 34' Goal – Carlos Henao: Rising highest to head in Pasto’s second.
• 45'+1 Goal – Miguel Borja: Vital strike before half‑time changed momentum.
• 67' Goal – Luis Díaz: Brilliant individual effort to level the scores.
• 90'+2 Goal – Jhon Vásquez: Stoppage‑time volley sealed dramatic win.

Standout Performers

Miguel Borja was a constant threat, winning headers and linking play, while Jhon Vásquez proved the super‑sub his team needed. For Pasto, Facundo Boné impressed with his pace and movement, but the visitors’ defending from set‑pieces ultimately let them down.

Impact on the Table

The victory lifted Medellín to fourth place, just two points off the top. Pasto, meanwhile, dropped to eighth, rueing their inability to hold onto a two‑goal lead. The result also marked Medellín’s third consecutive home win, strengthening their reputation as one of the league’s form teams.