Summary of the first half
Entertaining party in the Libertad Department. In the first minutes, Deportivo Pasto came out to impose conditions and look for a victory in front of their fans, however, Novoa stood out with several important saves.
As of minute 25, América found its rhythm and began to associate to get closer to the rival area. Iago Falque was the most insistent with mid-distance shots but they failed to disturb Martínez.
Both coaches used the 4-2-3-1 as their initial formation but, due to the characteristics of the local team’s wingers, the spaces were better occupied.