Boyacá Chicó produced a disciplined and efficient performance at Estadio La Independencia to take down Once Caldas 2-0 in the Categoría Primera A. The result gave the home side a valuable three points in their bid to climb the Colombian league table and extended their solid run on home soil in the current season.

First-half control pays off in Tunja

Playing at altitude, Boyacá Chicó looked sharp from the outset, establishing control in the first 15 minutes. Their patience was rewarded when a slick sequence of passes opened up the Once Caldas defense and a central midfielder arrived late on the edge of the box to fire a low shot into the bottom corner. The early goal allowed the home team to sit in their lines, soak up pressure, and strike with purpose on the break.

Once Caldas, who arrived in Tunja looking to bounce back after a mixed run of form, struggled to keep possession in dangerous areas. The visitors’ best moments in the opening half came from dead-ball situations, but they were unable to generate any real tests for the Boyacá Chicó goalkeeper.

Second goal kills the contest

The second half followed a similar pattern, with Boyacá Chicó defending resolutely while remaining a threat in transition. The decisive moment arrived on the counterattack shortly after the hour mark. A long clearance was flicked on by the front man, and the wide forward sprinted clear before calmly rounding the keeper and rolling the ball into the empty net.

After going two up, Boyacá Chicó managed the game maturely, closing down the lanes and never appearing troubled. Once Caldas pushed forward for a consolation in the final 20 minutes, but the home defense stood firm, and the full-time whistle confirmed a clean-sheet victory—a performance that will satisfy the coaching staff on every level.

Key stats from the match

• Possession: Once Caldas held a slight possession edge, but Boyacá Chicó were far more productive from open play.
• Shots on target: Boyacá Chicó 5 – Once Caldas 2.
• Clean sheet: Boyacá Chicó recorded their third shutout in four home matches.

Standings impact

The victory gives Boyacá Chicó vital momentum in the Finalización standings as they look to push toward the upper half of the table. For Once Caldas, the defeat in Tunja is a setback and leaves coach with questions to answer as the club tries to find more consistent form away from home. With the season approaching its most consequential months, every point in the Colombian top flight is becoming a precious commodity.