BOGOTA (Interstat) — America De Cali scored twice in a three-minute span late in the first half and rallied past 10-man Inter Bogota 2-1 on Tuesday in a Colombian league match. Inter Bogota had taken an early lead, but the home side lost Victoria Palacios D. S. to a red card in the 11th minute and could not protect the advantage. America De Cali made the most of its extra man and turned the match before halftime.

Fabricio Sanguinetti gave Inter Bogota the lead in the 5th minute, finishing a move that briefly put the home side ahead. The match changed in the 11th minute when Victoria Palacios D. S. was sent off, leaving Inter Bogota to play with 10 men for the rest of the game. The home side tried to hold its shape and protect the lead as America De Cali increased possession and pushed numbers forward. Inter Bogota defended deep and looked to counter, but the visitors kept pressing for an equalizer.

America De Cali broke through just before halftime. Marlon Torres scored in the 42nd minute to level the match, and Edson Tortolero scored in the 44th minute to put the visitors ahead. The two goals came in quick succession and turned the match after Inter Bogota had defended with a man disadvantage for more than half an hour. Torres was on the field for 90 minutes and scored once. Sanguinetti played 85 minutes and scored once before coming off. Tortolero played 61 minutes and scored once before being substituted.

The second half was tense and physical. America De Cali protected its lead while Inter Bogota searched for an equalizer with 10 men. The match produced 10 yellow cards, seven against America De Cali and three against Inter Bogota. Jean, Dajome C. and Escobar J. were booked in the 14th minute. Pernia M. was cautioned in the 22nd, Bertel O. in the 32nd, and Irazoque A. and Rosero D. in the 41st. Cavadia J., Quinones L. and Palacios J. also received yellow cards after halftime. America De Cali’s yellow cards went to Jean, Escobar J., Bertel O., Rosero D., Cavadia J., Quinones L. and Palacios J. Inter Bogota’s yellow cards went to Dajome C., Pernia M. and Irazoque A.

Inter Bogota made a substitution at halftime, bringing off Dajome C., and later replaced Julio R. and Sanguinetti. America De Cali replaced Tortolero and Cavadia J. in the 61st minute, Quintero Y. and Angel T. in the 75th, and Palacios J. in the 85th. The visitors managed the closing stages without conceding again and held on for the win. America De Cali’s defense limited Inter Bogota’s chances after the break, while the home side could not find a second goal despite its late push.

The result moved America De Cali to 2 wins and 0 losses in the competition. Inter Bogota is 1 win and 1 loss in the competition. Across all competitions, America De Cali is 4 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws. Inter Bogota is 3 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw. America De Cali next plays at Pereira, while Inter Bogota next hosts Santa Fe.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Inter Bogota 1, America De Cali 1. Its ELO system had projected America De Cali with a 60.5 percent probability to win. America De Cali had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.25. The total score of 3 went under the over/under line of 2.5.