Ex-Shenzhen forward Preciado on target in Colombian top-flight decider

Source: Xinhua| 2021-12-20 10:45:36|Editor: huaxia

BOGOTA, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- Paraguayan striker Gustavo Ramirez scored a second-half equalizer as Deportes Tolima earned a 1-1 draw at Deportivo Cali in the first leg of their Colombian top-flight title decider on Sunday.

Former Shenzhen FC forward Harold Preciado gave the hosts the lead by lashing home a first-time effort after Juan Angulo's cut-back from the right byline.

Ramirez equalized just after the hour mark with a bullet header after a Daniel Catano corner.

The second leg of the Primera A Clausura final will be played at Deportes Tolima's Manuel Murillo Toro stadium on Wednesday.

Deportes Tolima are seeking their second consecutive top-flight triumph, having won the Primera A Apertura final in June.

Deportivo Cali are aiming for their 10th Colombian league title while Deportes Tolima are bidding to lift the trophy for a fourth time. Enditem

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